This year’s Green Home of the Year award winners aren’t just projects that honor sustainability. Some of them are literally one with the environment. 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 building science employed. We hope you enjoy this exemplary, unique array of green homes.
Terry Beaubois, CEO, Building Knowledge Systems LLC
Bob Kingery, Co-Founder, Southern Energy Management
Anthony Maschmedt, Principal, Dwell Development
Colby Swanson, Co-Founder and Partner, Momentum Innovation Group
Builder: Rob Evans, Constructive Solutions Inc.,
Architect: Mike Wiseman, Constructive Solutions Inc.,
Photos: Mike Wiseman
From the Judges:
“I love this project –– the integration into the landscape, the use of natural materials, the design to withstand the weather of the Gallatin Gateway area. Well done!”
Builder: Brandon Weiss, Evolutionary Home Builders
Architect: Tom Bassett-Dilly, Tom Bassett Dilley Architect (TBDA)
Landscape Architect: Matt Fordham, Environments Studio
Interior Designer: Shawna George
Photos: Eric Hausman
From the Judges:
“Simple; functional; very well thought out. [This is a] strong project to share broadly as renovation becomes more prevalent.”
Builder: Thomas McKone, Corner Stone Construction Inc.
Architect: Douglas Ewing, Ewing Architects Inc.,
Photos: Jordan Sleeth, Jordan Sleeth Photography
From the Judges:
“They made efforts in all areas of design and construction to support an energy-efficient project.”
Innovation Consultant: IBACOS,
Builder: Joannou & Paraskevaides, Ltd.,
Architect/Designer: Zuhair Fayez Partnership,
Interior Designer: theOtherDada,
Photos: SABIC
From the Judges:
“Great integration of many complex systems. Loved the positive-pressurized house during sandstorm!”
Builder/Developer: Sloan Ritchie, Cascade Built
Architect/Designer: Bradley Khouri, b9 architects
Landscape Architect: Devin Peterson, Root of Design
Interior Designer: Belinda Leppa, Macadam Floor and Design
Photos: William Wright
From the Judges:
“Great community-based sustainability...need more of this!”
Developer: Santa Clara University Engineering School
Builder: Santa Clara University Undergraduate Students
Architect/Designer: Samantha Morehead
Interior Designer: Samantha Morehead
Photos: Joanne Lee, James LeClercq
From the Judges:
“This is a great case study in small, efficient building systems.”
Builder: Hammer & Hand
Architect/Designer: Shed Architecture & Design
Photos: Mark Woods
From the Judges:
“Hits almost all sustainability notes. Contemporary, yet understated.”
Architect: Bill Heine, William F. Heine Architect
Builder: Chris Mensch, Coastal Management, LLC
Landscape Designer: Tim Rumph, Araiys Design
Sustainability Team Leader: Kim Erle, LEED AP Homes, Sunset Green Home LLC
LEED Green Rater: Richard Manning (Energy Master LI)
LEED Provider: Ian Johnson (Signature Sustainability)
Photos: Photos courtesy Sunset Green Home LLC
From the Judges
“A good example of how to build on the coast to deal with storm surges.”
