Here is a link to the article that was featured on our house:
http://www.paradeofhomes.org/featured-stories/featured-stories-read.aspx?id=132
In addition, our home won an award for Excellence in Building Green - below is the press release:
GREEN BUILDING AND REMODELING AWARDS new in 2008 Green construction is a rapidly growing segment of the home building and remodeling industry. As such, BATC has added a new award to honor excellence in Green building. Entrants submitted several photographs and a comprehensive description of their home or remodeling project. They were also asked to submit a short description of their company’s green philosophy, how they worked to raise awareness of green building techniques and materials on the job site, as well as key green features the used. Judges, including members of the BATC Green Committee and Mike Williams, Executive Director of MN GreenStar, carefully reviewed all materials and selected the best entrant in each category.
- Excellence in Building Green, RemodelingShowcase Renovations, Inc., Corcoran, for their whole-house remodeling project located in Monticello
- Excellence in Building Green, Single-FamilySummit Design-Build, LLC, Shoreview, for their contemporary/industrial styled home located in Minneapolis