2006 Media Releases & Alerts
Finalists Named for Nation's Preeminent Energy-Efficient Home Building Award
NAHB Research Center's EnergyValue Housing Awards Will Honor Elite Group of
Energy-Efficient and Environmentally-Friendly Home Builders at 2007
International Builders' Show
November 22, 2006, Upper Marlboro, Md. - The NAHB Research Center today
announced that 10 finalists have been selected for the 2007 EnergyValue Housing
Awards (EVHA). The EVHA honors home builders who voluntarily incorporate energy
efficiency into the design, construction, and marketing of new homes. Now in
its 12th year, interest and participation in the EVHA program has grown
significantly making it a signature industry event for the energy- and
environmentally-conscious home building community.
EVHA winners will be unveiled on February 7, 2007 at the International Builders'
Show (IBS) in Orlando, in the affordable, custom, factory-built, production,
and multifamily categories for hot, moderate, and cold climate regions. Award
designations include gold, silver, and honorable mention, with one builder
earning the distinguished "Builder of the Year" award. Judging was completed in
late October by a six-member panel, including a mix of new and returning judges
specializing in the fields of engineering, residential energy, construction,
design, and marketing. Finalists were selected based on their homes' energy
value; design; construction methods and processes; marketing and customer
relations efforts; and their ability to demonstrate an understanding a
whole-house, systems design approach. The popular "People's Choice" award
category has been included again this year, allowing the public to select its
favorite home design from among the finalists. A voting ballot is available
online at www.nahbrc.org/evha/voting.html
until February 6, 2007.
The names of EVHA winners will be withheld until the evening of the awards gala.
Tickets are available for purchase online at www.nahbrc.org/evha/tickets.html.
Finalists for 2007 include:
|
Builder Name |
Location |
Local Home Builder Association |
| Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc. |
Loveland, Colo. |
HBA of Northern Colorado |
| Bob Ward Companies |
Edgewood, Md. |
HBA of Maryland |
| Ferrier Builders, Inc. |
Fort Worth, Texas |
BA of Greater Fort Worth & HBA of Greater Dallas |
| Fireside Home Construction |
Dexter, Mich. |
HBA of Washtenaw County |
Gary W. Dorris, Inc.
DBA Dorris Construction |
Central Pointe, Ore. |
HBA of Jackson County |
| Grupe Homes |
Stockton, Calif. |
BIA of the Delta |
| Holton Homes, Inc. |
Nampa, Idaho |
Snake River Valley HBA |
| LivingHomes |
Santa Monica, Calif. |
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| Veridian Homes |
Madison, Wis. |
Madison Area Builders Assoc. |
Yavapai College,
Residential Building Technology Program |
Chino Valley, Ariz. |
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According to judges, the caliber of EVHA applicant proves to be more exceptional
each year as winners set themselves apart in ways that add value to their
business, their customers, and the environment. Among the finalists' entries,
judges found exemplary practices related to climate-specific selection of
equipment and systems, advanced air sealing and ductwork, consumer education,
and attention to detail. Winners not only focused on well-integrated systems
design but also the use of high-efficiency equipment and innovative
construction techniques.
The EVHA is coordinated by the NAHB Research Center in partnership with the U.S.
Department of Energy through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). For more information on EVHA
visit www.nahbrc.org/evha or contact Dr. Kevin Mo, EVHA
program manager, at 800-638-8556, or
via email.
10/06
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