New Care Award Honors Green Remodeling

This year, the Colorado Awards for Remodeling Excellence (CARE) awarded the first ever Best Green Remodel to Classic Homeworks, a design/build firm that works primarily on Denver’s older homes. Rick Pratt, the owner of the 19-year-old residential remodeling company, decided to add on to his own 1912 Wash Park Bungalow two years ago. After he married and his wife, Deanna, with her two children from a previous marriage moved in, they needed about double the space that they had. Rick, one of the founding members of the Built Green Remodel Committee, was determined to align his sense of environmental responsibility with the goals of the addition. Not only did he meet this goal, but he also successfully designed the addition to fit both the family’s needs and character of historic neighborhood, all while preserving the beloved xeriscaped yard, garden, and deck.

The addition was built using many proven techniques and materials that are environmentally-friendly, durable, and affordable. Through smart design and quality craftsmanship, Rick and his family enjoy a home nearly double the size of the original with utility costs only 30% higher.

The new addition blends effortlessly with the original bungalow through matching architectural details such as bead board sheathing and stucco board and batten finish with detail to match the original trim. The outcome is a visually appealing home that meets the needs of the homeowners for years to come, echoes the historic residential architecture, and minimizes the environmental impact on our planet.

2008 Built Green Colorado

Home Builders Association of Metro Denver, 9033 E. Easter Place, Suite 200, Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 778-1400 fax: (303) 733-9440  info@builtgreen.org

Last Updated: 05/21/2004