Franklin NC Green Home is
Winner of a 2009 STARS Award for
Best Affordable Green Home
September 24, 2009
Franklin, NC — The North Carolina
Home Builders Association is pleased to announce the winners of the
annual STARS Awards, an awards program that honors builders,
associates, realtors, and advertising professionals who make major
contributions to the residential home building industry. Macon County’s
First Certified Green Home won the category of Best Single Family
Detached Green Home with a sales price under $250,000 for the Bee Tree
Residence in Franklin. Winter Sun is Macon County’s First recipient of
a STARS Award.
The Bee Tree Residence is featured in a short video on YouTube and on
www.wintersunllc.com. The house is Energy Star Certified 5+ Stars and
Healthy Built Home Gold, both highest possible honors. Compared to an
average house, this residence will save 40% on power bills monthly for
life. Green building began with a passive solar design sited to take
advantage of the sloping lot and to rely on the sun’s position for
heating and cooling. Super insulated panel walls and extensive air
sealing produced a house that is sealed and performs like a
refrigerator.Indoor air quality is improved with proper ventilation and
non-toxic finishes and materials. A solar hot water heater further
reduces energy consumption and contributes to the home’s performance.
More than 250 industry professionals gathered in Charlotte on September
16 for the awards gala. Winners received recognition in categories such
as marketing and advertising, Web design, landscape design, interior
merchandising, architecture/floor plans and special projects. Awards
were also given to local home builders associations, communities of the
year, a distinguished associate member and a distinguished builder
member. The STARS Awards Gala is held in conjunction with the 21st
Century Building Expo Conference sponsored by the North Carolina Home
Builders Association. Each year the competition pays tribute to members
who make major contributions to the residential home building industry.
The STARS Awards ultimately symbolize tremendous accomplishment, honor,
and distinction among building industry professionals.
The North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) is a statewide
trade association representing 65 local associations and more than
16,000 member firms involved in the residential construction industry.
A not-for-profit organization, the NCHBA provides its members with
networking and educational opportunities and represents them in matters
of government relations and advocacy. For more information visit
www.nchba.com, or contact Kathryn Atkinson at 800-662-7129.
Winter Sun Construction, LLC is a licensed and insured General
Contractor in the state of North Carolina specializing in
energy-efficient and sustainable construction. Our mission is to make
sustainable, green building affordable. Offering a unique solution by
building for today’s economy and tomorrow’s dreams.