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2002 Built Green AwardsAt the Denver Metro HBA's Annual Membership meeting in October, these stand-out Built Green members were recognized in front of several hundred of their HBA-member colleagues at the Denver Hyatt Regency. Built Green Award of ExcellenceRelative newcomer Russel Burton's chair didn't see much use at the event, since his presence was required at the podium to receive not only a Built Green Award of Excellence for Miller Burton's Parade home "Roaring Fork", but also for a wide variety of judges awards for that same energy-efficient, environmentally sensitive residence. The runaway success of the Miller Burton home demonstrates that high performance/low-impact home construction can accompany exceptional aesthetic appeal, and that even first-time Built Green builders can excel when committed professionals like Russel Burton and project manager M.A. Lorio - both of whom were inducted into the "Built Green Hall of Fame" as a result of their efforts - are on hand to ensure that green designs are effectively realized on site. One of the most talked-about exhibits at this year's Parade of Homes was also a part of Miller Burton's environmental ensemble - a residential scale fuel cell supplied by Plug Power Inc. that provided, in one of the country's first demonstrations of this kind, electricity to "Roaring Fork" during the event and is now generating zero-emission electrons for the Denver Fire Department. Built Green Builder of the YearIt was perhaps no great surprise to anyone present that Engle Homes claimed the coveted "Builder of the Year" award, having firmly established themselves as one of the premier production builders of energy-efficient homes in the Denver metro area. Engle's homes demonstrate the company's enthusiastic commitment to the very leading edge of building "systems" science in pursuing high-performance, comfortable homes that speak to the homebuyer's demand for low operating costs and safe, durable living spaces. CEO Erik Eckberg accepted the award, and gave no indication that Engle would let success slacken its vigilance in seeking new ways to build better, greener homes. Built Green Home of the Year under $500,000In the under $500,000 category, The James Company distinguished itself both for building an outstanding Built Green home and for advancing the cause of sustainable construction practices throughout Colorado. The James Company is a genuine pioneer in the arena of sustainable materials usage and construction debris recycling, having created a nationally recognized recycling program and counting over 300 tons of diverted landfill waste to its credit. Donna Merton, James' environmental director/residential designer and a member of the Board of Directors for the Colorado Association for Recycling, accepted the award for a company whose efforts toward changing the way Colorado builds homes truly reflects their mission to "go the extra mile." Built Green Home of the Year over $500,000Eric Adams is a custom builder from Monument who was drawn to Built Green a few months ago as "a way to build a better home." And how - Eric's first effort as a Built Green builder netted him 206 points on a checklist that requires 70, and an energy performance score of 88, which represents an impressive 40% improvement over code. Eric sees value in the Built Green brand in the way that it compels questions from homebuyers, and allows Adams the opportunity to explain how the environmentally beneficial aspects of a Built Green home translate to a higher-quality home package overall. Winning the award for best Built Green home over $500,000 is only the beginning, says Adams, "I can do better." Built Green Sponsor of the YearThe Built Green program would not be enjoying the success it is now - it wouldn't be the nation's largest program with almost 13,000 homes registered across the state - without the leadership and support of its sponsors. The "top rung" of the program's sponsorship structure is occupied by the Industry Leaders, and this year the leader among Leaders was Boise Building Solutions. Since joining the program, Boise has taken the Built Green mission to heart, both at the level of corporate culture and in the specific actions of dedicated individuals. No fewer than three different Boise representatives received awards for their contribution to the Built Green mission. Dave Bear joined the Hall of Fame for his energetic leadership of both the Energy and Environmental Affairs Committee, which oversees the program, and the Checklist Task Force, which shapes the technical document around which most of the program's work revolves. Ron Gurss was singled out as the program's champion in the field; his ability to convince both builders and sponsors of the value of program membership has increased both the market share and the technical expertise of the program. Finally, Tom Hoffman accepted the Sponsor of the Year award for spearheading a partnership that has benefited Boise, Built Green, and homeowners across the state. |
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2008 Built Green Colorado
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