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Sustainable housing across the Commonwealth is
Green and growing
Having certified 827 single-family homes and 25 multifamily projects—providing sustainable
housing for 3,337 Virginia families—it’s no surprise that EarthCraft Virginia had
its largest impact to date in 2011. Builder and developer partners across the state have
recently noted an uptick in construction and clients and home buyers are demanding
their homes be EarthCraft certified. With the launch of a new consumer-focused website, finding an
EarthCraft builder is now easier than ever.
According to a Cone Communications survey, 80 percent of Americans believe in the importance of
third-party certification programs. Since consumers are increasingly concerned about benefits delivered with
the EarthCraft House program, the staff and field personnel strive to provide the builder with a straightforward,
affordable approach to green building.
Statewide, EarthCraft technical advisers have been assigned projects so they can guide builders through
the program. This onsite technical assistance is critical to help builders meet program requirements and
improve subcontractor performance. It also provides third-party confirmation that can only be verified
through energy-analysis modeling and diagnostic testing of every home. With the 2012 code mandates
scheduled for adoption, the EarthCraft House program ensures current builders will be well prepared and
will lead by example.
These cutting-edge builders were recognized at EarthCraft Virginia’s third annual Sustainable Leadership
Awards held in March. The event, which included a “Top 10 Most Energy Efficient House” countdown, showcased
outstanding builders and projects while providing an opportunity for builders to learn from one another.
For more information about EarthCraft Virginia, visit www.earthcraftvirginia.org or call (804) 225-9843.
(K.C. McGurren is executive director of EarthCraft Virginia.) HBAV
28 HBaV annual RepoRt 2012
Leading the charge
by K.C. McGurren
the 2011 award
recipients are:
• single-Family Builder:
a M Yoder & Co. in Harrisonburg
• single-Family project:
Shelter alternatives for a
renovated house in Blacksburg
• single-Family Developer:
eagle Construction of Virginia llC
• multifamily new Construction:
Virginia Supportive Housing
for South Bay apartments in
portsmouth
• multifamily renovation:
landmark Development for
Martinsville lofts in Martinsville
• Habitat for Humanity Affiliate:
Richmond Metro Habitat for
Humanity
• Architect/Architecture Firm:
CJMW architecture
• HBA of the year: Blue Ridge
Home Builders association
(3rd year in a row!)
• most energy-efficient project
of the year: Bain-Waring
Builders’ home built in Midlothian
• Technical Adviser of the year:
Steve tetreault, the Drying Co.
• multifamily Developer: people
Inc. of Virginia
• Visionary Award: Karl Bren
(At left) Eagle Construction of Virginia LLC
wins the Single-Family Developer Award for
its work at West Broad Village in Glen Allen.
This is the third consecutive year Eagle has
won this honor.