2006 Media Releases & Alerts
EnergyValue Housing Awards Honor Builders Who Focus on Energy-Efficient
Construction and Customer Satisfaction
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January 11, 2006, Orlando, Fla. - As energy costs continue to rise,
consumers are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption. In direct
response to their customers' concerns, many home builders have taken great
strides to incorporate features that make homes more energy efficient, and
friendly to the surrounding environment. Tonight, at a dinner ceremony in
conjunction with the 2006 International Builders' Show, 17 of these home
builders will receive EnergyValue Housing Awards
(EVHA).
Now in its eleventh year, the EVHA program honors builders who voluntarily
integrate energy efficiency into the design, construction, and marketing of
their new homes. It also educates the home building industry and the public
about successful approaches to energy-efficient construction. EVHA award
categories target home builders in the affordable, custom, factory-built,
production, and multifamily categories for hot, moderate, and cold climate
regions.
Also at the dinner ceremony, the 2006 EVHA Builder of the Year award will be
presented to AndersonSargent Custom Builder, of Waxahachie, Texas. Noted by
EVHA judges as a company that has been "carrying the green torch for ages,"
AndersonSargent Custom Builder justly deserves the EVHA Builder of the Year
recognition.
From AndersonSargent's viewpoint, energy-efficient home construction is the only
responsible way to build. The company made a commitment to building homes with
high energy efficiency in the mid-1980s and, for over 20 years, has constructed
every home to meet those high standards. Because of the company's reputation
for quality and energy efficiency, there is an approximate two-year waiting
list for clientele. AndersonSargent's 2006 EVHA Gold award winning zero energy
home not only features state-of-the art energy efficiency and green building
technologies and practices, but also includes eight kilowatts of solar power
capacity that is designed to offset the home's energy consumption.
Award-winning architect and visionary author Sarah Susanka, FAIA, will keynote
the EVHA dinner ceremony, sharing insight from her "build better, not bigger"
approach to residential architecture. Sarah Susanka is leading a movement that
is redefining the American home and expanding perspectives on creating
complementary partnerships that enhance the value of energy-efficient design.
As a top advocate for the re-popularization of residential architecture,
Susanka has improved the quality of home design while countering the elitist
image of architects so commonly held by the public. Her Not-So-Big philosophy
has been embraced by homeowners, architects, and builders across the country.
NAHB Research Center president, Michael Luzier said, "We are excited to have Ms.
Susanka participate in the ceremony, given her distinguished career in
architecture and innovative approach to residential design. Her efforts to
shift conventional views of home design are an inspiration to the industry."
The 2006 EnergyValue Housing Award winners are:
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Gold |
Silver |
Honorable Mention |
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AndersonSargent Custom Builder, LP
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Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc.
*winner in two categories
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Palm Harbor Homes
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Stitt Energy Systems, Inc.
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Sunterra Homes, Inc.
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Applegren Construction, Inc.
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Chisholm Creek Development, LLC
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The Cohousing Company
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Ferrier Builders, Inc.
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Fireside Home Construction
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Tierra Concrete Homes, Inc.
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Big Horn Builders, Inc.
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Chuck Miller Construction, Inc.
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Ence Homes
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Pardee Homes
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TJ Bednar Homes
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Skyline Homes, Inc.
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"The quality and quantity of award-winning builders this year is outstanding,"
remarked NAHB Research Center president, Michael Luzier. "Clearly, the efficacy
of the EVHA program and its partners to expand the focus on environmental
consciousness and energy efficiency among builders is growing, and these
innovative professionals are leading the way."
The EVHA program is managed by the NAHB Research Center, and operated in
partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the U.S.
Department of Energy through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Award
sponsors include Broan-NuTone, LLC, BuildingGreen, Inc., Honeywell, OG&E
Electric Services, U.S. GreenFiber, and The Vinyl Institute. For more
information on the EVHA program, contact Dr. Kevin Mo, program manager at (800)
638-8556, ext. 6210, or via email.
01/06
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