This year’s Green Home of the Year award winners are about firsts (inaugural Passive House projects) and seconds (renovations and rebirths). From going way beyond net zero to literally going back to nature, these high-class projects honor eco-friendliness and innovation. Our expert panel of judges evaluated projects in terms of overall sustainability, resilience, synergy with the environment and surrounding neighborhood, affordability, creativity and the depth of science employed. Here’s our run-through of eight exemplary and imaginative green homes. Enjoy the ride!
Kim Shanahan, Executive Officer, Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association
Jennifer Beaman Pippin AIBD, CPBD, CGP, Owner Pippin Home Designs, Inc.
Ari Rapport Strategic Relationship Manager IBACOS
Grand Overall WinnerFrom the Judges:
“This design captures the sustainability imagination, with a strong natural connection and sense of place.”
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“Simple; functional; very well thought out. [This is a] strong project to share broadly as renovation becomes more prevalent.”
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“This project is exemplary in its class, and represents a successful and beautiful expression of the owners’ and designer’s sustainability goals.”
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“Great integration of many complex systems. Loved the positive-pressurized house during sandstorm!”
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“Contemporary urban infill excellence.”
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“State of the art sustainable luxury.”
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“This simple, traditional PHIUS design offers a clear path to a solid, sustainable home.”
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“Passive cooling and heating were incorporated into this design. Excellent.”
