Twelve builders and remodelers from nine states have been selected to receive the 2011 EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA), the NAHB Research Center announced on Oct. 21.

Now in its 16th year, the EVHA is the nation's preeminent energy efficiency award honoring those who voluntarily incorporate energy efficiency into all aspects of new home construction and existing home renovation.

Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America program, NAHB, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the NAHB Research Center, the award challenges builders to elevate standards for energy-efficient new construction and remodeling, provides educational opportunities for building professionals and fosters the adoption of energy efficiency principles.

The awards will be presented during the NAHB International Builders’ Show on Jan. 11 at the Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort in Orlando. Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year and the People’s Choice winner will be chosen from among the 12 finalists and announced during the ceremony, at which winners will also learn whether their awards are at the Gold or Silver level.

Finalists were selected from projects in three climate regions — cold, moderate and hot — and five categories — affordable, custom/demonstration, multifamily, production and existing homes.

The 2011 EVHA finalists are:

• Baldwin Homes, Inc., Arnold, Md.
• Cobblestone Homes, Saginaw, Mich.
• CVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes, Coupeville, Wash.
• DOE Building America Team of Building Media, Inc., & Green Builder Media, LLC (ReVISION House), Las Vegas
• Ferrier Custom Homes, Fort Worth, Texas
• GreenCraft Builders, LLC, Lewisville, Texas
• Imagine Homes, San Antonio
• Meritage Homes, Scottsdale, Ariz.
• Near Zero Maine, Vasselboro, Maine
• Scott Homes, Olympia, Wash.
• Treasure Homes, Inc., Wheatfield, Ind.
• Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes, Inc., Fresno, Calif.

Judges for this year’s awards noted that the winning homes had exceptional building envelopes.

Information about advertising or sponsorship for the awards ceremony and tickets for the event are available from program coordinator Debra Sagan, CGP, online at www.nahbrc.com/evha or by calling the NAHB Research Center at 800-638-8556.

'National Green Building Standard’ Available at BuilderBooks.com

“The National Green Building Standard,” available through BuilderBooks.com, provides “green” practices that can be incorporated into multifamily and single-family new home construction, home remodeling and additions and site development.

The standard covers lot design, resource, energy and water efficiency; indoor environment quality; and owner education.

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'National Green Building Standard Commentary' Available at BuilderBooks.com

The "National Green Building Standard Commentary," available through BuilderBooks.com and a companion to the ANSI approved "National Green Building Standard," that provides valuable insight to the intention and implementations of the practices and provisions found in the green building standard.

The "Commentary" is a useful resource for any designer or builder using the ICC 700-2008 as a rating system for developing or renovating residential properties of all types to reduce their relative impact.

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More Than 5,000 People Have Earned Their Certified Green Professional (CGP) Designation

The Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options.

Earning the CGP demonstrates to clients and peers your commitment to the best and latest in green building practices and techniques. More than 5,400 people have earned the CGP designation to date.

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/CGPinfo.

'Build Green and Save’ Available at BuilderBooks.com

“Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and Your Bottom Line,” available through BuilderBooks.com, is a comprehensive, easy-to-read reference that shows builders how to identify and select green building materials; implement green construction techniques; explain the benefits of green housing and offer affordable green building solutions to consumers; and use resources wisely and reduce water and energy consumption.

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