EarthCraft Virginia’s Sustainable Leadership Awards By: Dennis Creech, April 29, 2014 Dear Southface Community, We all have a favorite quote or two. One of mine comes from anthropologist Margaret Mead, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Earlier this month, …
Posted: Richmond Times Dispatch, Friday, April 25, 2014 BY IVY MAIN If you think of “green” homes and solar panels as luxury amenities for high-end housing, you might be surprised to learn that these are becoming standard features in low-income housing, even here in Virginia. Buildings with added insulation, better windows, energy-saving light fixtures and …
Check out pages 19-20 in Virginia Town and Country Magazine and read all about how Virginia is a leader in green building.
BizSense newsbites: Announcements, awards and other tidbits for 4.22.14 EarthCraft Virginia announced the winners of its annual Sustainable Leadership awards, which included: • Single-Family Project of the Year and Most Energy Efficient Project of the Year: Bain-Waring Builders,“Near Net-Zero” home in Montpelier • Multifamily New Construction of the Year: Better Housing Coalition, Beckstoffer’s Mill • Habitat …
“Our experience with EarthCraft has been beneficial on many levels from concept of the project to delivery of the completed structure. Bob Congdon, our Technical Advisor, works as a part of our team to ensure correct sealing and insulation with flexibility of schedule to allow the work to proceed unimpeded. We look forward to the …
“Piedmont Housing works with EarthCraft Virginia on all our affordable multifamily apartment projects. EarthCraft helps us identify sustainable products, advanced building techniques and comprehensive development strategies that assure long term durability and improved energy efficiency. This leads to better buildings with more comfortable living spaces and dramatically reduced utility bills for our low-to-moderate income residents.” …
“Working with EarthCraft VA since 06’ has been a wonderful experience, the combination of their knowledge about building science and there goal to make the building industry more efficient and sustainable fits with Green Valley Builders core values and best building practices.” Justin Boyle, CFO/Client Relations & Owner, Green Valley Builders – April 2, 2014
We’re so proud of all of our 5th Annual Sustainable Leadership Award nominees and winner. Join us in congratulating all of these amazing folks on their hard work in 2013, and check out the builders and projects who are leading the way in high-performance home building. Meet the winners!
For Immediate Release April 2, 2014 Contact: Stuart Raper, Director of External Affairs EarthCraft Virginia 804-212-1943 Stuart.raper@earthcraftvirginia.org EarthCraft Virginia Announces Winners of the 5th Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards Virginia Builders and Developers Recognized for Leadership in Sustainable Construction in 2013 Richmond, VA – April 2, 2014 – Regional leaders in the advancement of sustainable design …
K.C. Bleile, Executive Director of EarthCraft Virginia, explains how green, sustainable housing features are benefiting residents in affordable housing communities throughout the state.