2007 Media Releases & Alerts
Finalists Named for 2008 EnergyValue Housing Awards
NAHB Research Center's EVHA Will Honor Group of Nation's Premier
Environmentally-Friendly Home Builders at 2008 International Builders' Show
November 19, 2007, Upper Marlboro, Md. - Thirteen builders have been
selected as finalists for the NAHB Research Center's 2008 EnergyValue Housing
Awards (EVHA). The EVHA are presented each year to home builders across the
country that voluntarily team energy efficiency and environmental stewardship;
incorporating elements of each into the design, construction, and marketing of
new homes. Now in its 13th year, the EVHA program is a signature residential
industry event, educating builders, trades, and consumers about successful
approaches to green and resource-efficient home building.
EVHA winners will be unveiled on Feb. 13 during the National Association of Home
Builders 2008 International Builders' Show (IBS) in Orlando, Fla . Award
categories include affordable, custom, factory-built, production, and
multifamily housing in hot, moderate, and cold climate regions. Each finalist
will be presented with a silver- or gold-level award, with one groundbreaking
builder earning the distinguished "Builder of the Year" award.
Finalists for 2008 include:
|
Builder Name |
Location |
| Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc.* |
Loveland, Colo. |
| Cherokee Investment Partners, LLC |
Raleigh, N.C. |
| Community Housing Partners |
Christiansburg, Va. |
| The Cohousing Company |
Nevada City, Calif. |
| Ferrier Builders, Inc. |
Fort Worth, Texas |
| Fireside Home Construction |
Dexter, Mich. |
| John Wesley Miller Companies |
Tucson, Ariz. |
| Pardee Homes |
Los Angeles, Calif. |
| R. Godfrey Homes |
Glen Rose, Texas |
| Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. |
Rogers, Ark. |
| Sustainable Development, Inc. |
Salem, Ore. |
| Veridian Homes* |
Madison, Wis. |
| Wilshire Homes |
Houston, Texas |
| * indicates
finalists in multiple categories |
Judging for the competitive awards program was completed in September by a panel
of experts in the fields of engineering, residential energy, construction,
design, and marketing. This year's finalists were selected based on their
homes' energy value; design; construction methods and processes; marketing and
customer relations efforts; and their ability to successfully execute a
whole-house, systems design approach.
Online voting is also underway for the popular "People's Choice" award category,
which will allow the public to select its favorite home design from among this
year's finalists. A voting ballot is currently available at
www.nahbrc.org/evha/voting.aspx until Feb. 12.
According to judges, EVHA applicants raise the bar each year proving that
energy-efficient homes can offer both higher performance and the popular
aesthetic features homebuyers seek. Among the finalists' entries, judges found
exemplary practices related to climate-specific selection of equipment and
systems, advanced air sealing and ductwork, high-efficiency equipment,
innovative construction techniques, and consumer education. EVHA winners set
themselves apart in the marketplace and add value to their business, their
customers, and the environment.
About the Energy Value Housing Award: 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 and to
purchase ceremony tickets, or to vote for the "People's Choice" award, visit
www.nahbrc.org/evha or contact Dr. Kevin Mo, EVHA program manager, at
(301) 430-6210.
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