This year’s judging of our annual Green Home of the Year awards took place at The Lodge on the Desert, in Tucson, Arizona. Judges looked at many eco-friendly aspects of each home, including HERS ratings and/or green certification. Our staff suggested, however, that they not penalize an entry without certification—as long as it clearly demonstrated excellent performance.
Hank Krzysik of HJK Archited is a LEED-accredited architect, specializing in the design of high performance, sustainable yet practical residences. Krzysik completed his architectural internship at the world renowned Biosphere II project, Oracle, Ariz. An Accredited Verifier for the National Green Building Certification Program, he is a Certified Green Professional with The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), involved in advancing state and local energy efficiency and renewable energy policies. [A donation was made on behalf of Hank to the Sierra Club for participating as a judge]
Robert Bulechek is a RESNET HERS Energy Rater, EPA Energy Star 3 Rater, BPI Building Analyst Pro, BPI Building Envelope Pro, BPI AC & Heat Pump Pro and an Energy Efficiency Consultant. After a long career in computer network administration, Bulechek has become an advocate for agressive action to address climate change. Follow Robert on Twitter @RobertBulechek. [A donation was made on behalf of Robert to 350.org for participating as a judge]
Michael Ginsburg of LaMirada Homes is a design/builder, consultant and general contractor of cost-effective, net zero ready, high-performance, energy-efficient homes. His company, La Mirada Homes, also does additions and remodeling. He built the award-winning The S.E.E.D. Home (TSH), which received the 2012 Gold Energy Value Housing Award (EVHA) for Production Housing in a Hot Climate from the NAHB Research Committee. [A donation was made on behalf of Michael to Youth on Their Own for participating as a judge]
| Grand Overall Winner |  |
| Best Exterior Integration |  |
| Best Behind the Walls |  |
| Best Community Project |  |
| Educational Ecohome |  |
| Best Resilient Design |  |
| Best Infill Home |  |
| Best Mainstream Green |  |
