EnergyValue Housing Award: 2011 Winners

The EnergyValue Housing Award® 2011 Winners publication contains a snapshot of the best practices from award-winning energy-efficient new and existing homes. Now in its 16th year, the EVHA is the nation’s preeminent energy-efficiency award honoring builders and remodelers who voluntarily incorporate energy efficiency into all aspects of a home construction or renovation project. Builders across the nation submit detailed applications in any of four categories (Affordable, Custom, Multifamily, Production) in three climate regions (Cold, Moderate, Hot). Remodelers submit applications in any of three categories (Single-Family Existing Homes, Multifamily Existing Buildings, Reconstruction) in the same three climate regions. A panel of industry experts evaluates the applications and selects winners based on Energy Value, Design, Construction, Marketing and Customer Relations, and Participation in Energy Programs. Each year the EVHA winners are honored at the EVHA Dinner Ceremony held during the International Builders’ Show (IBS) — the world’s largest annual construction tradeshow. The ceremony includes addresses from key industry leaders and networking opportunities with EVHA judges, winners, and sponsors. Selected EVHA finalists also participate in educational outreach programs during the IBS. The EVHA is facilitated by the NAHB Research Center in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory with additional support from private-sector sponsors.

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This publication was prepared by the NAHB Research Center, Inc., which makes no express or implied warranty and assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, and makes no representation that its use would not infringe on privately-owned rights. The NAHB Research Center does not warrant the completeness of the publication. This publication may be downloaded and printed for personal use or U.S. government purposes, but further reproduction or distribution in any form, for sale or otherwise, is prohibited without prior written permission from the NAHB Research Center. This award recognizes the process of integrating energy efficiency into all aspects of residential construction and is not viewed as an endorsement or certification of any product or as an endorsement by any program sponsor. For further information, contact the NAHB Research Center at 400 Prince George’s Boulevard, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-8731; telephone (800) 638-8556, ext. 6210.

The EnergyValue Housing Award program is managed and coordinated by Debra Sagan, CGP, as part of the Building America Program. Building America is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The following NAHB Research Center staff and consultants made significant contributions to the success of the 2011 EVHA program: Tanya Akers, Edith Crane, Marie Del Bianco, Jacquita Ellis, Anne Holtz-Schmick, Thomas Kenney, Sally McGee, Vladimir Kochkin, Debra Sagan, Jeannie Sikora, William Watkins, Joseph Wiehagen, and Amber Wood. Copyright © 2011. All rights reserved.

On the front cover: Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes, Inc., EVHA New Homes – Gold Award and Builder of the YearOn the back cover: CVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes, EVHA Existing Homes – Gold Award and Remodeler of the Year

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Awards Banquet and Educational Session ............... 4

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New Homes – Silver Winners ................................... 6 Baldwin Homes ............................................................................. 6 Imagine Homes ............................................................................ 7 Meritage Homes ........................................................................... 8 Near Zero Maine ........................................................................... 9 Scott Homes ................................................................................ 10 Treasure Homes, Inc. ................................................................. 11

New Homes – Gold Winners ................................... 12 Cobblestone Homes ................................................................. 12 CVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes....................................... 14 Ferrier Custom Homes ............................................................. 16 GreenCraft Builders, LLC ......................................................... 18 Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes ........................................20

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Existing Homes – Gold Winner ...............................28 CVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes.......................................28

Remodeler of the Year .........................................30 CVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes.......................................30

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Energy Value Exposed: EnergyValue Housing Award Winners Tell AllThursday, January 13, 2011, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Orange County Convention Center, West 303 Orlando, FL

Now in its 16th year, the EnergyValue Housing Award continues to recognize new home builders willing to go the extra mile to provide a comprehensive energy package that sells. Hear from some of the 2011 award winners about their innovative approaches to energy-efficient design. These building professionals will discuss not only HOW to build energy efficiency into housing, but also WHY it’s important to you, your business and your customers.

Speakers:Ted Clifton, CGB, CGPPresident, CVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes

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Sarah Oudman, CGP, CAPS, CGAPresident, Treasure Homes, Inc.

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The EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) is designed to recognize builders and remodelers who successfully integrate energy efficiency into all aspects of new and existing homes, as exemplified by a specific home. Through educational programs and national media coverage, the award promotes increased awareness of the value of energy efficiency among home builders, remodelers, homebuyers, homeowners and others within the residential market. From the 33 applications,12 builders and remodelers from nine states were selected to receive 2011 EnergyValue Housing Awards. All of the applicants deserve congratulations for significantly improving their energy performance as well as considering the costs and value of the energy upgrades.

The EVHA is not just a program, it is also a process. Every year, at least one non-winning past applicant has returned as a winner. “The EVHA has really changed what I do and the way I think and has made a difference,” says Orlo Stitt, winner of 16 EnergyValue Housing Awards, including the 1999 EVHA Builder of the Year, and 2006 and 2008 EVHA People’s Choice Award. “I can tell you it will do the same for you and your customers.”

As part of the process, the EVHA applicants are challenged to participate in energy and green programs. Of this year’s EVHA winners more than three-quarters stepped up and took the Builders Challenge, a voluntary energy certification program through the U.S. Department of Energy, an EVHA partner. Not only did most winners take the Builders Challenge, but more than a third participated in the Building America Program, which means they are willing to go the extra mile personally to help advance the entire home building industry. By participating in a Building America demonstration home they benefit from the Building America teams’ collective expertise and that provides some competitive advantage. But that benefit is well-deserved because Building America partners also take on significant risks and dedicate tremendous amounts of time and resources to build demonstration homes.

The fresh approaches that these builders take serve as shining examples of what is possible. To underscore the importance of Building America Program participants’ contributions, and to gather even more stellar examples of what can be done by all types of companies, EVHA Demonstration Home judging criteria will be updated for the 2012 awards.

So if you are ready to see examples of satisfied customers and projects contributing to a critical shift in the residential construction industry, read on! Discover exemplary approaches to the design, construction, and marketing of high performance homes and learn how the 2011 EVHA winners are issuing a challenge to the entire industry.


Moderate Climate, Production HomeThrough its marketing efforts that focus on energy efficiency and green building, production builder Baldwin Homes is educating not only prospective buyers but also the community at large. In its model home (that is open for tours), cut-aways show “behind-the-wall” energy features and numbered signs throughout the home correspond to an easily understood guide that explains each green feature on the self-guided tour. For buyers, the aesthetically-pleasing homeowners’ manual describes the operation and maintenance of high performance homes.

Company OverviewYears in business: 11Average homes built per year: 20Member: Home Builders Association of Maryland

Energy FeaturesFoundation: R-12.5 precast concrete walls + R-19 fiberglass batt insulationWall Construction: 2x4 at 16” o.c. Wall Insulation: R-13 spray foam insulation + R-3 structural insulated sheathingRim Joist Insulation: R-18 spray foam insulation + R-3 structural insulated sheathingRoof Construction: Trusses at 24” o.c. Ceiling Insulation: R-42 spray foam and cellulose at ceiling planeWindows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl; U-0.30 to 0.34, SHGC 0.22 to 0.35HVAC: Two solar-assisted heat pumps; SEER 18.2 and 17, 8.9 and 8.5 HSPF solar-assisted heat pump; Tankless propane water heater provides auxiliaryDucts: All ducts in conditioned space; Minimized duct designWater Heating: 0.82 EF tankless propane heater; PEX manifold distributionLighting: 43% ENERGY STAR fixtures; Remaining fixtures CFL and LED; 5 tubular daylighting devicesAppliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, and clothes washerOn-Site Energy Generation: NoneDuct Leakage Test: 135 cfm total at 25 PaBlower Door Test: 2790 cfm at 50 PaHERS Index: 55Energy/Green Building Programs: National Green Building Certification Program, Building America, Builders Challenge, LEED for Homes, ENERGY STAR, Environments for Living

House Overview Size: 6,117 s.f. (including conditioned basement)Location: Gambrills, Maryland Construction cost: $152 per s.f.Completion date: February 2010


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Hot Climate, Production HomeIn its “total commitment to market differentiation,” production builder Imagine Homes is making a difference in the San Antonio region’s new home market. The young company, which was founded on a dedication to responsible green building practices, has produced a home that was described by EVHA judges as an “excellent accomplishment.” By creating a sealed attic design and implementing other air leakage control strategies, the company was able to achieve “extreme air leakage control in a production environment.”

Company OverviewYears in business: 5Average homes built per year: 77Member: Greater San Antonio Builders AssociationHouse Overview Size: 3,670 s.f.Location: San Antonio, TexasConstruction cost: $48 per s.f.Completion date: June 2010

Energy FeaturesFoundation: Uninsulated slab-on-gradeWall Construction: 2x6 at 24” o.c.; 2-stud corners and ladder blockingWall Insulation: R-20 cellulose + R-3 foam sheathingRim Joist Insulation: R-22 open cell foam Roof Construction: Unvented atticCeiling Insulation: R-22 open cell foam at rooflineWindows: Low-e vinyl windows; U-0.35, SHGC 0.22HVAC: 93 AFUE furnace; 17 SEER air conditioner; Central-fan-integrated passive fresh air supply ventilationDucts: Manual D design; All in conditioned space; Multizone systemWater Heating: 54 s.f. flat plate solar collector with 120-gallon storage tank and 0.85 EF electric auxiliary; PEX piping distributionLighting: Whole-house lighting controls; 100% CFLsAppliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer On-Site Energy Generation: 2-kW photovoltaic systemDuct Leakage Test: 98 cfm total at 25 PaBlower Door Test: 933 cfm at 50; 1.2 ACH50HERS Index: 48 without/40 with PVEnergy/Green Building Programs: Builders Challenge, ENERGY STAR, Build San Antonio Green



Hot Climate, Production HomeFor its winning entry, first-time EVHA applicant Meritage Homes combined efficiency techniques atypical of a high-volume production builder (Meritage is the nation’s 9th largest home building company) with renewable power generation. According to the company, the strategy is working: its high efficiency, solar powered homes are selling three times faster than its competitors’ homes.

Meritage Homes is making a big impact on the local new homes market by constructing 210 homes to the same specifications as the winning entry—which judges described as having a “great building envelope,”—and by its strong marketing and educational efforts. The home, say EVHA judges, is an “excellent example of a builder raising the standard of performance” for production homes.

Company OverviewYears in business: 25Average homes built per year: 4,000 Member: Home Builders Association of Central Arizona

Energy FeaturesFoundation: Uninsulated slab on gradeWall Construction: Double 2x4 wall framing Wall Insulation: R-19 spray foam + R-4 EPS foam sheathingRim Joist Insulation: N/ARoof Construction: Trusses with unvented atticCeiling Insulation: R-19 spray foam at rooflineWindows: Low-e, vinyl; U-0.34, SHGC 0.20HVAC: Combination solar thermal, nighttime cooling (economizer), and fresh air ventilation system (anticipated to supply 14% of heating load); SEER 14, 9 HSPF air source heat pump auxiliary Ducts: All in conditioned or semi-conditioned space; jump ducts for pressure balancingWater Heating: Solar thermal heat recovery from PV system with storage tank and electric auxiliaryLighting: 80% CFL lightingAppliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washerOn-Site Energy Generation: Combination PV and solar thermal system for heating and water heatingDuct Leakage Test: 15 cfm total at 25 Pa; 0 cfm to exteriorBlower Door Test: 860 cfm at 50 Pa (2.03 ACH50)HERS Index: 61 without/39 with PV Energy/Green Building Programs: ENERGY STAR, WaterSense Homes

House Overview Size: 2,088 s.f.Location: Gilbert, ArizonaConstruction cost: not reportedCompletion date: June 2010



Energy FeaturesFoundation: Basement with R-5 exterior foam insulation and R-19 interior fiberglass insulationWall Construction: Double, 2x4 at 24” o.c. (12” total thickness) Wall Insulation: R-40 fiberglass batt and blown celluloseRoof Construction: Trusses at 24” o.c.Ceiling Insulation: R-60 blown cellulose Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl; U-0.20, SHGC 0.20HVAC: 174-s.f. solar thermal collectors with 120-gallon storage tank and electric auxiliary; Multi-zone radiant distributionDucts: None Water Heating: 174-s.f. solar thermal collector with 80-gallon storage tank and electric auxiliaryLighting: 90% ENERGY STAR fixtures; mix of CFLs and LEDsAppliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer On-Site Energy Generation: Solar thermal (see HVAC and water heating)Duct Leakage Test: N/ABlower Door Test: 211 cfm at 50 Pa (1.29 ACH50) HERS Index: 38Energy/Green Building Programs: None

Cold Climate, Custom HomeWith a self-proclaimed mission that is “as much education as [it is] construction,” Near Zero Maine built a working proof concept home that, according to EVHA judges, is “well designed and well-insulated.” Due to the carefully sealed and highly insulated thermal envelope, the design heating load for this modest house in Maine is only 15,000 Btuh. It is anticipated that the evacuated tube solar thermal collectors will supply about three-quarters of the annual energy for the multizone radiant heating system.

Company OverviewYears in business: 27Average homes built per year: Not reportedMember: None

House Overview Size: 2640 s.f. (including conditioned basement)Location: Vassalboro, MaineConstruction cost: $105 per s.f.Completion date: November 2008



Company OverviewYears in business: 26Average homes built per year: 10Member: Olympia Master Builders

House Overview

Size: 2,265 s.f. Location: Olympia, WashingtonConstruction cost: $122 per s.f.Completion date: May 2010

Moderate Climate, Custom HomeImplementing a “good team approach with the clients, excellent attention to air sealing, and extensive motivation and education of subcontractors,” led to the creation of what was described by EVHA judges as a “simple house done well.”

In response to the client’s need for a second distinct dwelling for a family member, Scott Homes integrated the additional dwelling unit in the same structure rather than building two separate structures. This allowed them to use one heating, electrical, and plumbing system for the entire house and reduce environmental impact.

The judges were impressed by Scott Bergford’s “deep community involvement,” which includes numerous speaking engagements and hands-on energy efficiency classes, as well as the company’s focus on energy efficiency education and outreach in all of its marketing materials and press coverage. Through active local involvement, Scott Homes is helping to bring energy efficiency into the forefront in the community.

Energy FeaturesFoundation: Uninsulated slab on gradeWall Construction: Structural Insulated PanelsWall Insulation: R-28.5 (SIPs) Rim Joist Insulation: N/A Roof Construction: Trusses at 24” o.c.Ceiling Insulation: R-50 foam and blown fiberWindows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl; U-0.28 and U-0.30: SHGC .30HVAC: 3.3 COP ground source heat pump with in-floor hydronic radiant distribution; No coolingDucts: None Water Heating: 3.3 COP ground source heat pump with 60-gallon storage tank; PEX manifold delivery


Lighting: 10% ENERGY STAR-rated fixtures; 75% CFLsAppliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer On-Site Energy Generation: None Duct Leakage Test: N/ABlower Door Test: 770 cfm at 50 Pa (2.4 ACH50)HERS Index: 51 Energy/Green Building Programs: Builders Challenge; Building America partner; ENERGY STAR; Olympia Master Builders Built Green


Energy FeaturesFoundation: R-32 ICF basement foundation with R-10 underslab insulationWall Construction: Structural Insulated Panels Wall Insulation: R-24 (SIPs)Rim Joist Insulation: R-40 open-cell spray foamRoof Construction: Trusses; Unvented attic design Ceiling Insulation: R-30 spray foam at rooflineWindows: Low-e vinyl; U-0.28, SHGC 0.25HVAC: 95 AFUE gas furnace; 17 SEER air conditioner; Whole-house, central-fan-integrated ventilation; Multizone distributionDucts: All ducts in conditioned spaceWater Heating: 0.93 EF natural gas tankless water heater; Centrally-located manifold with PEX distributionLighting: 12% ENERGY STAR fixtures; 88% CFLs; tubular daylighting deviceAppliances: ENERGY STAR dishwasher On-Site Energy Generation: Rough-in for rooftop photovoltaic system Duct Leakage Test: 0 cfm to exterior Blower Door Test: 343 cfm at 50 Pa (0.8 ACH50)HERS Index: 46Energy/Green Building Programs: National Green Building Certification Program, Builders Challenge, ENERGY STAR

Company OverviewYears in business: 1Average homes built per year: 1Member: Porter County Builders Association

House Overview Size: 1,216 s.f. Location: Burns Harbor, IndianaConstruction cost: $58 per s.f.Completion date: April 2010

Cold Climate, Custom HomeAs the first home in Indiana certified Emerald to the National Green Building Standard by the NAHB Research Center, first-time EVHA applicant Treasure Homes is boosting regional awareness of green building. The Gem, as the award-winning model is called, was designed to showcase affordable green homes for the local Green Homes on Parade event.

During construction, the builder conducted “Work Boots” tours for local home builders. Leveraging free publicity surrounding the parade event with other marketing materials, the builder is cost-effectively helping local buyers understand the value of energy efficiency and green building.



Cold Climate, Custom HomeCobblestone Homes has married high performance details—which, as the EVHA judges note, include exceptional building envelope, HVAC, and water heating systems—with a comprehensive construction management process to create a home marketed as “Michigan’s first affordable net-zero energy home.”

Through a partnership with several manufacturers, Cobblestone Homes has created a building science museum and education center that includes over 60 interactive displays that help promote exceptional customer relationships. To enhance these relationships, Cobblestone Homes schedules five formal tours throughout the construction process and follow-up visits at one week, 60 days, and 1 year after occupancy.

Company OverviewYears in business: 9 Average homes built per year: 28Member: Home Builders Association of Saginaw, Bay County Home Builders Association, and Home Builders Association of Midland County

House Overview Size: 1,752 s.f. Location: Bay City, Michigan Construction cost: $151 per s.f. Completion date: May 2010



Energy FeaturesFoundation: R-20 foam-insulated basement (interior and exterior foam) Wall Construction: 2x6 at 19.2” o.c. Wall Insulation: R-30 spray urethane foam cavity insulation + R-5.6 structural insulated sheathingRim Joist Insulation: R-30 spray urethane foam + R-10 foam sheathing Roof Construction: Trusses at 24” o.c.Ceiling Insulation: R-13 spray urethane foam + R-49 blown cellulose at ceiling planeWindows: Low-e, gas-filled, triple-pane vinyl; U-0.2, SHGC 0.23 to 0.27HVAC: 16 EER, 5.5 COP ground source heat pump; Energy recovery ventilation systemDucts: Manual D design; All in conditioned spaceWater Heating: Desuperheater, solar thermal, and electric auxiliary; Drainwater heat recovery systemLighting: 20% ENERGY STAR fixtures, combination of LED and CFL throughoutAppliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washerOn-Site Energy Generation: Building-integrated photovoltaic shingle system and conventional PV-arrayDuct Leakage Test: 5 cfm to exterior at 25 PaBlower Door Test: 286 cfm at 50 Pa (0.54 ACH50)HERS Index: 37 without/-4 with PVEnergy/Green Building Programs: ENERGY STAR



Company OverviewYears in business: 21Average homes built per year: 4 Member: Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association

House Overview Size: 2,501 s.f. (including conditioned basement and original master suite)Location: Greenbank, WashingtonConstruction cost: $90 per s.f.Completion date: January 2010



Moderate Climate, Custom Home What really makes Clifton View Homes stand out, according to the EVHA judges, are “the systems, the team focus, and the depth of experience and passion. These folks care, and it shows!” The innovative aspect of this project is the fact that CVH demolished the existing home keeping only the garage and 200 s.f. master suite to build a new home integrated into the existing structure.

By encouraging a “culture of partnership” and paying “fanatic attention to detail,” the company is able to create a high performance product within a reasonable price. Through the custom home building process, the company puts forth a tremendous effort to get buy-in from customers, and then follows through to ensure customer satisfaction. In short, say the EVHA judges, Clifton View Homes “gets the idea of a comprehensive approach to energy efficient building.”

Energy FeaturesFoundation: R-25 Insulating concrete form basement with R-20 underslab insulationWall Construction: Structural insulated panelsWall Insulation: R-25 (SIPs)Rim Joist Insulation: 2” rigid roam plus R-38 fiberglass battRoof Construction: Structural insulated panelsCeiling Insulation: R-40 (SIPs) Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl; U-0.28, SHGC 0.25HVAC: 10 HSPF air- (to water) source heat pump with in-floor, multizone radiant distribution; Whole-house HEPA air filtration Ducts: None Water Heating: 0.91 EF tank-type electric with rough-in for future solar water heating systemLighting: 70% ENERGY STAR fixtures, mix of CFL and LEDs, and 2 tubular daylighting devicesAppliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer On-Site Energy Generation: NoneDuct Leakage Test: N/ABlower Door Test: 573 cfm at 50 Pa (1.45 ACH50)HERS Index: 57Energy/Green Building Programs: Builders Challenge, ENERGY STAR, Built Green



Hot Climate, Custom HomeAccording to the EVHA judges, Ferrier Custom Homes creates “excellently crafted homes” in large part due to its meticulous construction management process. As one EVHA judge quipped, the company “could not improve on this process and still have the subcontractors show up.”

Judges further describe Ferrier Custom Homes’ marketing practices as a “blueprint for best practices.” The company’s marketing materials have a unified look and a strong, central theme, “Building Dreams. Saving Energy.” Its visually striking website hosts detailed information on past projects including construction photographs, lists of high performance home features, and testimonials by the homeowners.

Company OverviewYears in business: 26Average homes built per year: 4Member: Greater Fort Worth Builders Association; Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas

House Overview Size: 1,015 s.f. Location: Fort Worth, Texas Construction cost: Not reportedCompletion date: April 2010



Energy FeaturesFoundation: Uninsulated slab-on-gradeWall Construction: Structural Insulated PanelsWall Insulation: R-30Rim Joist Insulation: N/ARoof Construction: SIPsCeiling Insulation: R-50Windows: Low-e, gas-filled, wood-framed; U-0.29; SHGC 0.19HVAC: 9 HSPF, 18 SEER air source heat pump; Energy recovery ventilationDucts: Manual D design; All in conditioned space; Minimized duct design with registers at interior walls Water Heating: 0.99 EF tankless electric water heater with PEX distribution Lighting: 100% LED and CFL lighting with advanced lighting controlsAppliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasherOn-Site Energy Generation: 4-kW wind turbineDuct Leakage Test: 12 cfm total at 25 PaBlower Door Test: 581 cfm at 50 Pa; 2.12 ACH50HERS Index: 56 without/30 with wind turbineEnergy/Green Building Programs: National Green Building Certification Program, Builder’s Challenge, ENERGY STAR, LEED for Homes, Green Built Texas



Hot Climate, Custom Home

GreenCraft Builders’ net-zero energy design,

including passive solar features and a whopping 9-kW photovoltaic

system, has been producing a utility credit since the home’s occupancy in early

2010. But it’s not only the homeowners who are benefitting. During construction of the home,

the jobsite served as a learning center for other builders and the completed show home was toured

extensively. As the EVHA judges noted, “The outreach effort was exceptional.” In fact, the homeowners still open

the house for guests interested in seeing their uniquely designed and constructed “demonstration” house.

The EVHA judges described the home as an “excellent example of how high performance homes should be

built” with well-thought-out design features and a “balance of efficiency and cost effectiveness.” In short,

they said, the project “raises the bar of what can and should be expected of high performance homes.”



Energy FeaturesFoundation: Uninsulated slab-on-gradeWall Construction: 2x6 @ 24” o.c. with advanced framing techniquesWall Insulation: R-21 open cell foam with R-5 foam sheathingRim Joist Insulation: N/ARoof Construction: Unvented attic design with radiant barrierCeiling Insulation: R-30 open cell foam at rooflineWindows: Low-e, gas-filled composite-framed; U-0.29; SHGC 0.20HVAC: 9 HSPF, 16 SEER air source heat pump with stand-alone dehumidification capability; Central-fan-integrated ventilation system Ducts: All in conditioned spaceWater Heating: Two, centrally-located 0.91 EF gas tankless heatersLighting: 100% CFLs and LEDs; Tubular skylight in utility roomAppliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer On-Site Energy Generation: 9-kW photovoltaic systemDuct Leakage Test: 166 cfm total at 25 PaBlower Door Test: 620 cfm at 50 Pa (1.1 ACH50)HERS Index: 56 without/1 with PVEnergy/Green Building Programs: Builders Challenge, Green Built Texas, LEED for Homes, ENERGY STAR, Building America demonstration home

Company OverviewYears in business: 4Average homes built per year: 3Member: Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas

House Overview Size: 2,538 s.f.Location: Lewisville, TexasConstruction cost: $155 Completion date: December 2009



Moderate Climate, Production HomeWathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes, according to the EVHA judges, has “found a niche in a difficult market and is building high efficiency homes that are competitively priced within the market.” As the judges further note, “Their product is well thought out and the features selected closely adhere to the company’s vision.”

To achieve its goals, the production builder—which plans 10 other homes using the same specifications—works closely with trade contractors in the design process and relies on checklists and other quality control mechanisms to ensure that specifications are precisely met. In this cooperative process, the company has found trade partners who share its belief in building a quality product through building science.

Company OverviewYears in business: 27Average homes built per year: 260Member: Building Industry Association of Central California

House Overview Size: 1,985 s.f. Location: Clovis, CaliforniaConstruction cost: $90 per s.f. Completion date: June 2009



Energy FeaturesFoundation: Uninsulated slab-on-gradeWall Construction: 2x4 at 16” o.c. Wall Insulation: R-15 spray-in fiberglass Rim Joist Insulation: N/ARoof Construction: Trusses at 24” o.c. Ceiling Insulation: R-49 spray-in fiberglassWindows: Low-e vinyl; U-0.25, SHGC 0.35HVAC: 94 AFUE gas furnace; 19 SEER air conditioner (air handler and furnace in unconditioned attic)Ducts: Minimized duct design with supply vents at interior walls; All ducts insulated to R-8 and located outside the thermal envelope. Water Heating: 0.98 EF tankless gas water heater (in garage) Lighting: 90% ENERGY STAR-rated fixtures; 100% CFL and LED lightingAppliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasherOn-Site Energy Generation: 3.7-kW photovoltaic systemDuct Leakage Test: 44 cfm total at 25 Pa; 42 cfm to exteriorBlower Door Test: 848 cfm at 50 Pa (2.73 ACH50)HERS Index: 59 without/29 with PVEnergy/Green Building Programs: Builders Challenge, ENERGY STAR, CA Build it Green, WaterSense, City of Clovis


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Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes fully involves its trade partners in the development of new plans, engaging them early with a focus on value engineering. The design of its winning “Advanced Performance Hybrid Home” was supported by an integrated team process that met efficiency goals, maintained profit margins, and balanced aesthetics and functionality.

Throughout construction the benefits of the inclusive design process became evident in time and cost savings and a high level of quality control. A post-construction review with trade partners helped to identify areas for improvement. The company attributes its strong relationship with key trade partners—some of whom have been with the company for over 25 years—for its ability to achieve consistent quality and competitive pricing. In its own words, “The quality of our trades has been paramount to our success.”

Wathen-Castanos is marketing its Advanced Performance Hybrid Home product line with consistent, simple to understand, and aesthetically pleasing marketing materials that describe its efficiency features. Its website contains a clickable house diagram with brief explanations and photos of efficiency features. The company relies on Builders Challenge certification to quantify efficiency to potential home buyers and strives to ensure that its entire team has a thorough understanding of the benefits of energy efficiency so that they can deliver a consistent message. According to the company, its new focus on efficiency was vital to its ability to weather the recent market downturn without cutting prices and features, but they admit, they were “caught off guard” by the increased demand.


The 2011 EVHA is proud to present Builder of the Year to Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes. Although relatively new to high performance home construction, Wathen-Castanos has entered the market with gusto. By partnering with the Building America program and focusing on value-added energy efficiency features, Wathen-Castanos is building homes at a price that remains competitive in the local market. Because of its well-rounded approach to high performance home design, construction, and marketing, and the effect they are having on the industry, the EVHA judges named Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes the 2011 EVHA Builder of the Year.


The EnergyValue Housing Award Existing Homes competition is designed to recognize remodelers who successfully integrate energy efficiency improvements into the retrofit of existing structures. The award promotes an increased awareness of the value of energy efficiency improvements in existing homes among remodelers, homeowners, and others. With nearly 130 million existing homes in the U.S., there are many opportunities for significant improvements to reduce residential energy consumption. The challenge faced by homeowners and remodelers is prioritizing improvements so that a family’s needs are met strategically and within budget.

EVHA Existing Homes Applicants were asked to provide information about the home prior to and after the renovations were completed. This information gave the judges a broad picture of the blank canvas from which the work started and something on which to base the level of improvements. Early in the 2011 EVHA application review process it became apparent that the procedure for upgrading existing homes is extensive and complex. No amount of pre-renovation design and planning can fully address remodeling and the existing conditions of a home such as the hidden secrets found when walls are opened for air sealing and insulation upgrades. The remodeling process can challenge the patience, skills, budget, timeline, creativity, and resources of the most experienced contractors.

All of the Existing Homes applicants deserve congratulations for their renovations to existing homes, significantly improving energy performance, and breathing new life into structures that might otherwise have been demolished. Not only did these contractors prove that retrofitting older, less efficient homes can be done, they showed how it can be done in a cost effective manner while preserving the architectural and design elements that made each house worth upgrading. As a result, the EnergyValue Housing Award competition is excited to present the first recipients of the EVHA Existing Homes Award to CVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes and Green Builder Media/Building Media/Steven Winter & Associates. Both existing home projects are outstanding examples of what can be done to improve the efficiency and performance in existing homes while also updating the house design and livability.

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Company OverviewYears in business: 5Average homes remodeled per year: 2Member: Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association

House OverviewYear built: 1960Size: Existing Home 1,919 s.f., Post-Renovation 1,919 s.f.Location: Las Vegas, NevadaConstruction cost: $170 per s.f.Completion date: January 2010Energy Programs: Building America, Builders Challenge, National Green Building Certification Program, LEED for Homes, ENERGY STAR

Energy FeaturesExisting Home Post-Renovation

Foundation Uninsulated slab-on-grade Uninsulated slab-on-grade

Wall Construction 2x4 at 16” o.c. with fiberglass batt insulation and stucco finish

2x4 at 16” o.c. with R-13 open-cell spray foam cavity insulation and 2” EPS foam sheathing

Rim Joist Insulation N/A N/ARoof Construction / Ceiling Insulation

Rafters; R-30 fiberglass batt insulation Unvented attic design; R-55 spray polyurethane foam at roofline; ENERGY STAR metal roofing

Windows Single pane aluminum and wood Low-e, gas-filled, triple pane fiberglass; U-0.22, SGHC 0.19HVAC Rooftop package gas furnace (120,000 Btuh) and

AC (6-ton) unit3-ton, 18.6 SEER, 9 HSPF heat pump; Continuous exhaust ventilation

Ducts All in unconditioned attic All in sealed, semi-conditioned attic Water Heating 0.59 EF tank-type electric water heater 80-s.f. solar thermal with 80-gallon storage tank and 0.87 EF tankless

gas auxiliary; PEX piping distribution; Recirculation Lighting Recessed can lighting with incandescent lamps;

10% CFL50% ENERGY STAR fixtures, remaining fitted with LED and CFL lamps

Appliances ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washerOn-Site Energy Generation None 5.67-kW photovoltaic systemDuct Leakage 428 cfm total leakage at 25 Pa 50 cfm total leakage at 50 Pa, < 50 cfm at 25Blower Door Test 7.6 ACH50 2.1 ACH50HERS Index 123 44 without /-1 with PVUtility Bills $200 per month $40 per month

Existing Homes, Hot ClimateThis project represents a unique and synergetic partnership between a media company, a training provider, and a Building America team to create a net-zero energy remodeled home and document the process for broader industry education.

By dramatically tightening the building envelope (while leaving the interior wall surface intact) improving window efficiency, replacing outdated mechanical equipment, and adding renewable power generation, the partners proved that a net-zero energy remodel is attainable. Not surprisingly, they garnered significant media attention for the project, thereby furthering the project’s impact on the remodeling industry.


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Company OverviewYears in business: 21Average homes remodeled per year: 2 Member: Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association

House OverviewYear built: 1962Size: Existing Home 2,640 s.f., Post-Renovation 2,908 s.f.Location: Oak Harbor, WashingtonConstruction cost: $71 per s.f.Completion date: March 2010Energy Programs: Builders Challenge, ENERGY STAR, Built Green



Existing Homes, Cold ClimateWith its first Existing Home entry, Clifton View Homes demonstrated its ability to translate the sound building science techniques and quality control mechanisms that it uses for new home construction into a remodeled home design.

Starting with the design process, the EVHA judges report, “The builder’s effectiveness was very apparent.” Energy modeling, done early in the project, was used in the decision making process. As a result, the builder and the customer got “terrific bang for the buck.” To keep true to the design and ensure quality control throughout the construction process, regular site meetings, checklists, and trainings were used. To date, the effort has paid off: despite a 10% increase in square footage, utility bills have dipped to one-third of what they were prior to renovation.

Energy FeaturesExisting Home Post-Renovation

Foundation Vented crawlspace Vented crawlspace + R-31 perimeter insulation; R-20 perimeter and under-slab insulation for addition

Wall Construction 2x4 with R-11 fiberglass batt insulation

2x4 with R-15 fiberglass batt insulation and R-15 SIPs attached to exterior; R-15 high-density fiberglass batt in addition

Rim Joist Insulation None R-38 fiberglass battRoof Construction / Ceiling Insulation

Stick-framed with R-19 fiberglass batt at ceiling plane

Raised-heel trusses with R-49 blown fiberglass insulation

Windows Single pane Low-e, gas-filled vinyl windows; U-0.28 to 0.31, SHGC 0.21 to 0.43 (orientation-specific SHGC)

HVAC 48-year-old electric furnace

9 HSPF ductless mini-split heat pump; HEPA-filtered fresh air supply ventilation with timer control

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Water Heating Two, 0.91 EF, 50-gallon electric tank water heater with copper distribution

Two, 0.91 EF, 50-gallon electric tank water heater with PEX distribution; Rough-in for solar water heating

Lighting 12% ENERGY STAR fixtures 33% ENERGY STAR fixtures; All CFLs in conventional fixtures

Appliances ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher

ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer

On-Site Energy Generation

None Rough-in for future PV system

Duct Leakage Not tested N/ABlower Door Test 14.3 ACH50 5.25 ACH50HERS Index N/A 74Utility Bills $390 per month $135 per month



The 2011 EVHA is proud to present the Remodeler of the Year to CVH, Inc. Clifton View Homes has built and remodeled energy-efficient homes for over 20 years. Although the company’s construction techniques have evolved over that time, CVH’s dedication to energy efficiency has never wavered.

Throughout the remodeling process, Clifton View Homes works as a team with the homeowners to make decisions based on energy modeling and economic analyses. This process adds value to the finished product by reducing the overall cost of the project and of homeownership. Through the decision-making process, homeowners learn the basics of building science and discover the important role that they play in the efficiency of the home.

Despite the constraints posed by an existing building, the company was able to apply its efficiency practices and its quality control processes to affect tremendous change in the building’s efficiency. For example, by relying extensively on checklists and other quality control mechanisms to meet its exacting standards in the field, air infiltration and energy bills in this remodeled home are one-third of what they were prior to renovation.

Judges selected CVH, Inc. not only for its ability to incorporate state-of-the-art building science into each project, but also for its contribution to the industry at large. Company president Ted Clifton is extremely active in the green building movement and makes presentations about green building and energy efficiency locally, statewide, and across the nation. He helped establish the local BIA’s GreenBuilt program, and currently serves on its board as well as that of the GreenBuilt Washington program. His dedication and service are helping the entire industry in its evolution to high performance homes.



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Eric S. Borsting, CGP, is the current chair of the NAHB Green Building Subcommittee and a member of ICC and sits on its IRC Building and Energy Committee which addresses the design and construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Eric’s knowledge of residential planning and construction is rooted in 25 years experience in production home building followed by a 10-year term as VP of Operations for ConSol, a California-based energy efficiency consulting firm.

Michael Chandler, a 2010 EVHA winning builder has over thirty years experience building energy efficient and green homes. The recipient of numerous honors including the NAHB Green Builder-Advocate of the Year in 2010, Michael is very active in encouraging improvement in the home building industry through publications, educational sessions, and conference presentations. He has been president of Chandler Design Build in North Carolina since 1987.

Craig Conner has extensive experience in the development of energy and green building codes and has served on committees for ICC and NAHB including aiding in the development of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard. Craig pent 18 years working at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and 10 years at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, and currently is an energy codes and green building consultant.

Tim Ellis, a first-year EVHA judge, brings extensive knowledge of the building and remodeling industries to the EVHA panel. Among his professional credentials, Tim is a LEED AP, NAHB Research Center Accredited Green Verifier, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Certified Green Remodeler, a Maryland licensed home inspector, and a proud veteran of the Maryland Army National Guard.

Jordan Goldman, a principal engineer with ZeroEnergy, specializes in residential energy performance consulting, energy modeling, and mechanical engineering/HVAC design. Jordan has been recognized by the EPA for his achievement in green building systems design, and is a LEED AP, NAHB Research Center Accredited Green Verifier, HERS Rater, Passive House Consultant-in-Training, and a member of ASHRAE.

Joe Gregory, a past EVHA winner and 2007 Energy Star Partner with Bob Ward Companies, has 30 years construction industry experience. A graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Industrial Studies, Joe spearheaded the design and construction of Maryland’s first production ultra-energy-efficient home. Joe currently serves on the Green Building Committee for the Home Builders Association of Maryland.

Steve Hale, CGP, is president of Hale and Sun Construction, Inc., and director for Build Green New Mexico. Steve has committed himself to promoting higher conservation standards, teaching green building practices, and helping to reduce the production of greenhouse gases in the housing industry. He is currently participating in the revision of the NAHB Green Building Professional course materials.

David Hales, serves as a building systems specialist for Washington State University’s Extension Energy Program where he provides technical assistance, curriculum development, and training for utilities and the construction industry. David is IGSHPA certified, a trainer for the GSHP association and RESNET, a Passive House Institute of the U.S. consultant, and a member of the American Solar Energy Society.

John Kurowski, president/owner of Kurowski Development Corp., has been a leader in the green building movement for over 33 years and is a 2010 EVHA-winning builder. A two-time recipient of Built Green’s Custom Builder of the Year and numerous other awards, he is most proud of receiving the NAHB Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998.

Peter Pfeiffer, a founding principal of Barley + Pfeiffer Architects, is a LEED AP architect, interior designer, and building specialist. Peter was honored as NAHB’s National Green Advocate of the Year in 2003 and as one of the 10 most influential residential architects of the past decade by Residential Architect magazine in 2006. Peter has contributed to a number of publications and housing related television programs.

Dr. Sydney G. Roberts is the Home Services program manager at Southface Energy Institute where she is a researcher, trainer, and consultant on energy efficiency policy development. In addition, she directs the Southern Energy Efficiency Center, Building America program, and Georgia Weatherization Training and Home Performance with ENERGY STAR programs at Southface.

Stacey Rothgeb, is a Research Coordinator for the DOE Building America Program at the National Renewable Energy Lab. Prior to joining NREL in 2009, Stacey worked as the Energy Manager at the US Air Force Academy. Stacey also owned and operated her own residential energy consulting firm, PureEnergy Consultants, Inc.

2011 EVHA applications were reviewed by a 12-member judging panel comprised of new and returning judges who have extensive experience in the fields of engineering, construction, design,

remodeling, and marketing. Applications were grouped and up to six applications assigned to two judges who then complete independent reviews of each submission. During this initial phase, judges record comments

and questions for each application and home; these become part of the report that is submitted to all applicants after final judging. The EVHA judges’ feedback that applicants receive is the most beneficial part of the application review process giving each participant

unequalled access to the judges’ expertise.Serving as an EVHA judge requires a major commitment of time and resources. Initial review of each EVHA application usually takes many hours and may involve research of material data specification, building code requirements, and other industry guidelines. After completing the preliminary evaluations, judges travel to the NAHB Research Center for a full day of final judging. EVHA judges also volunteer their time and knowledge through speaking engagements at EVHA workshops and educational sessions. A special thank you is extended to the 2011 judges for their willingness to share their expertise with our applicants and their dedication to advancing energy efficiency through the EVHA.



Air Changes per Hour (ACH) Measurement of the air leakage rate of a building, specifically, the number of times each hour the total volume of air in a building is replaced by outdoor air. Typically expressed as a rate experienced under normal, atmospheric pressures or under some higher test pressure.

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) Seasonal efficiency of a gas-fired furnace or boiler. Takes into account cyclic operation. The higher the number, the more efficient the heating equipment.

Backdrafting Potentially hazardous condition in which the exhaust from combustion appliances does not properly exit the building. This can be due to a number of factors including a blocked flue or a pressure difference within the home.

Blower Door A large fan placed in an exterior doorway to pressurize or depressurize a building to determine its air leakage rate expressed in air changes per hour or cubic feet per minute.

Building America Program Building America Program is a private/public partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy that conducts research to find energy-efficient solutions for new and existing housing that can be implemented on a production basis. The program uses a systems engineering approach to home building and unites segments of the building industry that traditionally work independently of one another.

California Corner An Optimum Value Engineering technique that uses two studs (instead of the usual three or four) to make an exterior corner. The result is better insulation and use of fewer resources, in addition to cost savings. Several variations are possible.

Coefficient of Performance (COP) Measurement of the steady-state performance of electrically operated systems, including ground-source heat pumps. It is the ratio of useful energy output to purchased-energy input. Can also refer to gas-fired systems.

Combination System Heating system that uses the domestic water heater for both water and space heating. Hot water is typically piped to a heat exchanger (coil), where a fan blows air over the coil to produce heated air.

Condensing Furnace or Boiler High-efficiency systems that extract such a high percentage of the available energy from gas combustion that the water vapor in the burned gas (combustion products) condenses to liquid water before leaving the furnace.

Conditioned Space Area within a house that is heated and/or cooled. Conditioned space is separated from unconditioned space by a thermal envelope.

Desuperheater Device that takes waste heat extracted by heat pumps or air conditioners and uses it to heat domestic hot water.

established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) in which a home built to the specifications of the HERS Reference Home (based on the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code) scores a HERS Index of 100, while a net zero energy home scores a HERS Index of 0. The lower a home’s HERS Index, the more energy efficient it is in comparison to the HERS Reference Home. Each 1 point decrease in the HERS Index corresponds to a 1% reduction in energy consumption compared to the HERS Reference Home.

Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Concrete form-wall constructed of foam insulation that remains in place after the concrete cures.

International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) A building code that addresses the minimum requirements of an energy-efficient building design including efficiency details for building envelopes, mechanical equipment, lighting, and appliances. Minimum requirements may be met using prescriptive and performance-related compliance paths. Provisions of the IECC are generally adopted, sometimes with modifications, by a local jurisdiction or on a state level.

Low-Emittance (Low-E) Glass Low-e glass has a thin, invisible coating that reduces the flow of radiant heat through windows. The most common coating reduces solar heat gain and increases resistance to radiant heat loss through windows.

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Manual J Method developed by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America to calculate residential heating and cooling loads.

Manual S Method developed by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America to select and size heating and cooling equipment to meet Manual J loads based on local climate and ambient conditions at the building site.

Mass Effect Describes the effect of a high-mass material on heating or cooling requirements. High mass materials such as concrete, used in floors and/or walls, can absorb and store significant amounts of thermal energy, which is later released. In some climates (those with lots of sunshine, low humidity, and large daily temperature fluctuations), high-mass materials can mean a reduction in cooling and heating requirements by delaying the time at which the energy is released into the house.

Mastic Strong, flexible material, which has a thick, creamy consistency when applied, used to seal ductwork. Also used to describe a type of ceramic tile adhesive.

National Green Building Standard (ICC 700-2008) The first residential green building rating system to undergo the full consensus process and receive American National Standards Institute approval.

The four threshold levels - Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald - allow builders to achieve entry-level green building, or the highest level of sustainable residential building incorporating energy savings of 60% or more. Single-family and multi-unit homes, residential remodeling projects, and site developments are all covered in the Standard.

Optimum Value Engineering (OVE) Sometimes referred to as Advanced Framing, OVE framing techniques use less lumber and therefore improve a structure’s level of insulation. Techniques include 24-inch on center stud layout, single top plates, engineered header sizes, and special corner and wall intersection configurations.

R-Value Measure of the resistance of a material to heat flow. The higher the number, the greater is the resistance to heat flow.

Radiant Barrier A material that reflects radiant heat, typically a foil-faced or foil-like material used in roof systems. Used properly in some climates, it can reduce cooling requirements but has no positive effect on heating requirements.

Sealed Combustion Furnace Furnaces or boilers that draw air for combustion from outside the home directly into the burner compartment and vent exhaust gases directly to the outside. The systems eliminate the risk of backdrafting.

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) The amount of cooling provided by a central air conditioner per unit of electricity purchased; SEER is tested over the entire cooling season, taking cycling into account. The higher the SEER number, the more efficient the air conditioner. SEER, in contrast to EER and COP, takes into account the efficiency losses resulting from system cycling.

Sizing Calculation of the heat loss and heat gain for a building at “design temperatures” (those close to the maximum and minimum temperatures anticipated for a given location) in order to select heating and cooling equipment of sufficient capacity. Installing excess equipment capacity, or oversizing, is common but leads to inefficient operation and, for air conditioners, decreases the dehumidification. Calculations are most often done according to the ACCA Manual-J (or similar) procedure.

Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) An indicator of the amount of solar radiation admitted through and absorbed by a window and subsequently released as heat indoors. SHGC is expressed as a number between 0 and 1—the higher the number, the more solar heat the window transmits.

Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) Load-bearing wall, roof, or floor panel made of foam sandwiched between two sheets of plywood or oriented strand board (OSB).

Unconditioned Space Area within the outermost shell of a house that is not heated or cooled—the area outside of the thermal envelope. Such areas typically include crawlspaces, attics, and garages.

U-Value Measurement of the thermal conductivity of a material, or inverse of R-value. The lower the U-value, the greater resistance to heat flow (lower U-value = higher R-value).

Energy Efficiency Mortgage (EEM) EEMs

recognize that the monthly energy bill savings from improved energy efficiency can more than offset the increased monthly mortgage cost attributed to energy-efficiency upgrades. Some products allow a higher loan-to-income or debt-to-income ratio while other newer, more innovative products finance 100 percent of all cost-effective, energy-efficiency upgrades in the mortgage, thereby eliminating any increased downpayment and requalification requirements.

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) Instantaneous efficiency of air conditioners measured at standard test conditions. The amount of cooling provided per unit of electricity purchased. The higher the EER, the more efficient the air conditioner.

Energy Factor (EF) Overall efficiency of a water heater or other appliance. The amount of hot water produced per unit of gas or electricity purchased. The higher the energy factor number, the more efficient the water heater.

ENERGY STAR Home ENERGY STAR qualified homes must achieve a minimum HERS Index score of 85 in climate zones 1–5, and 80 in climate zones 6–8. The ENERGY STAR Home Program is a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Envelope (Thermal or Building Envelope) The protective shell of a building that separates the inside environment from the outside environment; includes both an insulation layer and an air infiltration layer.

Flex-Duct Flexible ductwork made with an inner liner, a layer of insulation, and an outer covering of plastic.

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation (FPSF) Foundation system in which foam insulation is placed around the perimeter of a foundation to reduce heat loss through the slab and/or below-grade walls, subsequently raising the frost depth of a building and allowing foundations to be as shallow as 16 inches below grade.

Geothermal System A heat pump that uses the ground or water as a heat source or sink. Efficiency is improved over air source heat pumps as the temperature of the ground or water is more constant and moderate than that of the air. Geothermal systems typically incorporate some method to contribute heat to the domestic hot water system.

Heat Pump Similar to an air conditioner but can operate in reverse to heat as well as cool. Transfers heat (usually from the air) from one location to another.

Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) Efficiency of a heat pump in the heating mode, taking cycling into account; the amount of heating provided per unit of electricity purchased. The higher the HSPF number, the more efficient the heat pump.

High Efficiency Particle Accumulator (HEPA) An air filter that captures a high percent of all particles, including very small particles not captured by other types of filters.

Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index HERS Index is a scoring system


The EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) recognizes builders

who successfully integrate energy efficiency into all aspects of new home production or energy

performance remodeling, as exemplified by a specific home. Through educational programs and media coverage, the award promotes increased awareness of the value of energy efficiency among home builders, remodelers, homebuyers, and others within the residential market.The NAHB Research Center, the National Association of Home Builders, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the U.S. Department of Energy, invite you to enter the 2012 EnergyValue Housing Award competition.

BENEFITS OF APPLYING• All applicants receive a professional evaluation of their entries, and two

complimentary passes to the 2012 EVHA Dinner Ceremony.• Winners will be recognized at the seventeenth annual EnergyValue Housing Award

Dinner Ceremony during the 2012 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, FL.• Selected winners will be featured on DOE’s Building America website, NAHB’s

Nation’s Building News (NBN), and in other national publications.• Winners receive EVHA Winner logos and customized press releases for local

promotion and marketing.• Winners are featured on the NAHB Research Center website.• Selected winners may be invited to share their success stories at workshops,

educational programs, or conferences.

ELIGIBILITY• All professional U.S. home builders, remodeling contractors, and developers

whose primary occupation is constructing/remodeling homes and/or developing real estate are eligible to participate. Applicants need NOT be members of NAHB.

• Previously submitted homes and models are ineligible; however, previous winners may submit new or different homes.

• Submitted homes must have been completed after January 2009 and before application submittal.

APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITIESApplicants must be willing to share information with other builders through magazines and NAHB Research Center workshops, presentations, and publications. Exceptions include proprietary information that must be clearly identified on application materials.

NEW HOMES DIVISIONIn all four categories addressing new home construction, builders should exhibit the integration of energy efficiency into their general design, construction, and marketing practices. The award categories are:• Affordable: homes targeted for customers at or below local Metropolitan

Statistical Areas (MSA) median income, or first-time homebuyers. Non-profit home builders are encouraged to submit applications.

• Custom/Demonstration: • Custom: a home designed and built to owner’s specifications. Additional

emphasis is placed on the energy value for these projects. • Demonstration: a “one-off” speculative project NOT intended to be replicated. A

demonstration house may accept donations and funds from government and/or private sector. Additional emphasis is placed on manufacturers’

involvement, cost effectiveness, and impact on the industry. • Production: home design, construction, and marketing practices intended to be

replicated in multiple homes. Application information must be submitted for one specific home.

• Multi-family: residential buildings constructed under the International Building Code or equivalent and must be three stories or less.

EXISTING HOMES DIVISIONFor three categories addressing existing homes, remodelers should demonstrate the integration of energy efficiency into the design/re-design, construction, and marketing practices for home retrofit and reconstruction projects. The award categories are:• Single-family: remodel of an existing one- or two-family dwelling or multiple

single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than 3 stories in height with separate mean of egress. Remodels focused on energy efficiency, including partial home remodels are encouraged submit applications.

• Multi-family: remodel of a multifamily existing building defined under the International Building Code (IBC) or equivalent that is 3 stories or less.

• Reconstruction(“gut rehab”)/Demonstration: • Reconstruction (“gut rehab”): a complete renovation project that removes most

or all of the interior finishes, mechanical systems, and lighting and appliances. Structural modifications and/or additions however, may or may not be part of a reconstruction project. These projects are expected to be able to be brought up to at least the minimum requirements of the local current building and energy codes as all of the structure is available for renovation. Most often,

reconstruction projects will be performed without occupancy. For the EVHA program, reconstruction projects that fit this description should be entered in the Reconstruction category. Additional emphasis is placed on the energy value for these projects.

• Demonstration: a “one-off” speculative project. A demonstration remodel may accept donations and funds from government and/or private sector. Additional emphasis is placed on manufacturers’ involvement, cost effectiveness, and impact on the industry.

CLIMATE REGIONSWinners in each category will be chosen from within the following climate regions:• Cold Climate: greater than 5,500 heating degree days (HDD).• Moderate Climate: 3,000 - 5,500 HDD, or HDD less than 3,000 and cooling degree

days (CDD) less than 2,000.• Hot Climate: HDD less than 3,000 and CDD greater than 2,000.• The HDD for your area can be found by looking at annual data for the nearest city

online at www.nahbrc.com/evha/HDD.pdf.

EVHA BUILDER OF THE YEAR & EVHA REMODELER OF THE YEARJudges may choose one overall winner from the Gold Winners in each Division who best represents energy value and the goals of the award program.The EVHA Existing Home Division Category Application is separate from the EVHA New Home Application. More information is available at www.nahbrc.com/evha/ExistingHomes.

JUDGINGJudging will be based on the evaluation of criteria essential to the value of energy efficiency in new home construction or in a remodeling project. Applicants will be measured relative to a threshold based on previous winners as well as other applicants within a division, specific category, and climate region.Applications in each division are grouped with other applications in the same category and climate region (e.g., homes in the Affordable category and Hot climate region are judged together; homes in the Production category and Cold climate region are judged together; etc.). Awards are available according to Table 1.Applicants with the highest total scores will be considered finalists. A panel of energy-efficiency experts representing the disciplines of engineering, construction, building, remodeling, design, and marketing will judge each entry. Judges will consider all available information to determine winners. Judges’ decisions are final.Based on the sole discretion of the judges, awards will be made in categories and regions where there are qualified applicants. If you have any questions about the different divisions, categories, or climate regions, please contact the EVHA Program Coordinator, Debra Sagan, CGP, at (800) 638-8556, ext. 6210, or [email protected].

JUDGING CRITERIAApplications will be evaluated based on the criteria in Table 2. Note that homes in the New Homes Division “Custom/Demonstration” and in the Existing Homes Division “Reconstruction/Demonstration” categories are weighted differently than homes in other categories. In addition, builders/remodelers entering a “Demonstration” project should discuss the purpose of the demonstration house, level of involvement of manufacturers, interaction between energy features and benefits, cost effectiveness of the products and equipment used, and what significant impact the project could have on the building industry.

INSTRUCTIONSTo apply, please download the latest appropriate application form at the NAHB Research Center website at www.nahbrc.com/evha or request by email, [email protected], or by phone, (800) 638-8556, ext. 6210. Updated guidelines for completing the application will be available at the NAHB Research Center website. Complete the 2012 EVHA Application Form by responding to each judging criteria. Please write or type your answers on the application form where space is provided.Responses to judging criteria should be brief, to the point, and relevant. They should describe practices while demonstrating your understanding of energy efficiency.• Submit three (3) hard copies of each entry with the application fee and one signed

Disclosure Statement.• Email one (1) digital copy of application form to [email protected], Subject: EVHA

Application. Scanned copies WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED electronically. Applications and supporting materials should be presented neatly. REQUIRED documents are necessary for judging. Applicants should decide if they want to submit OPTIONAL materials.

• Use photographs, drawings, product literature, and other supporting material to describe features and details when possible. Please use original materials whenever possible.

• Video files, USB drives, and informational CDs may be included.• Each page and all supporting materials should be labeled with your company

name and section number.• Please visit the EVHA website frequently for news, event notices, and updates at

www.nahbrc.com/evha.


®Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company

A Vision of Achieving More – While Using Less. The Dow Chemical Company and Cobblestone Homes had a vision. Build an affordable and environmentally friendly “net-zero energy” home that uses 60 to 70 percent less energy than a conventional home, with the balance supplied by renewable technologies.

As a 2011 EnergyValue Housing Award sponsor, Dow is proud to present the Vision Zero Story. It’s a perfect example of how we can focus our energies to achieve so much more – while using so much less.

For more information on the Vision Zero Home or any of the Dow products used in the home, please visit www.visionzerohome.com.

ENTRY DEADLINE AND FEEALL Entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2011. The entry fee for the EnergyValue Housing Award is $100 per entry. A company may submit only one application in each category. A home entered under more than one category will be treated as separate entries--please submit a separate entry fee and set of applications for each home and category. The fee and application materials are non-refundable. Make checks payable to the NAHB Research Center.Please address inquiries and submissions to:EnergyValue Housing AwardAttn: EVHA Program CoordinatorNAHB Research Center400 Prince George’s Blvd.Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-8731(800) 638-8556, ext. 6210Fax: (301) 430-6180Email: [email protected] For more information: www.nahbrc.com/evha

Table 1.

New Homes DivisionCategory Climate

COLD MODERATE HOT

Affordable Gold Gold Gold Silver Silver Silver

Custom/Demonstration

Gold Gold GoldSilver Silver Silver

Production Gold Gold Gold Silver Silver Silver

Multi-family(3 stories or less)

Gold Gold Gold Silver Silver Silver

Existing Homes DivisionCategory Climate

COLD MODERATE HOT

Single-family Gold Gold Gold Silver Silver Silver

Multi-family Gold Gold Gold Silver Silver Silver

Reconstruction/Demonstration

Gold Gold GoldSilver Silver Silver

Table 2.

Application Completeness:This criterion considers missing information such as construction details, equipment efficiency, clarity of explanations, and consistency between information entered in the application form and supporting documents such as the Building File Report, manufacturers’ product specifications, energy analysis, etc. All sections applicable to the house must be completed on the application form and contain the exact information found on supporting documents.

Energy Value:This criterion examines what makes the home more energy efficient than code requirements, the existing home, and/or other homes in the local market, the decision making process for choosing system design and equipment, how each component of the house compliments the others, and what influence, if any, costs had on decisions.

Design: This criterion examines how energy efficiency and integration of quality features (best practices) are included in the design/re-design, construction drawings, and construction management documents.

Construction: This criterion examines construction processes related to energy and resource efficiency as well as quality management methods to ensure that the installation is in accordance with the design and manufacturer instructions.

Marketing and Customer Relations: This criterion examines the impact of energy efficient, innovative practices, and use of new materials, equipment, and mechanical design on marketability of the house, generation of sales, customer education and interest, homeowner interest, and/or universal changes in builder/remodeler company construction practices.

Energy Programs: This criterion examines participation in voluntary energy programs, such as Builder’s Challenge, Energy Star, those run by utilities, Green Building programs, or other certifications, etc.

PartnersNAHB Research Center400 Prince George’s Blvd.Upper Marlboro, MD 20774(800) 638-8556www.nahbrc.com

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)1201 15th St., NWWashington, DC 20005(800) 368-5242www.nahb.org

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)1617 Cole Blvd.Golden, CO 80401(303) 384-7545www.nrel.gov

U.S. Department of Energy1000 Independence Ave., SWWashington, DC 20585-0121www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america

SponsorsPlatinum/Existing Homes Division Featured SponsorBASF - The Chemical Company100 Campus Drive Florham Park, NJ 07932(973) 245-6084www.basf.us/construction

Winners’ Dessert Reception SponsorWaterFurnace International, Inc.9000 Conservation WayFort Wayne, IN 46809(800) GEO-SAVEwww.waterfurnace.com

Silver SponsorsAndersen Corporation100 Fourth Avenue NorthBayport, MN 55003-1096(651) 264-5150www.andersenwindows.com

DOW Building Solutions1605 Joseph Drive200 Larkin CenterMidland, MI 48674 (866) 583-BLUE(2583)www.insulateyourhome.com

SEISCO International Limited241 W. Airtex DriveHouston, TX 77090(888) 296-9293; Outside the US: (281) 876-3300www.seisco.com

Preferred SponsorsBuildingGreen, Inc.122 Birge St., Suite 30 Brattleboro, VT 05301(802) 257-7300 x 102www.buildinggreen.com

DuPont1-800-44-TYVEKwww.weatherization.tyvek.com

The Vinyl Siding Institute1201 15th Street, NW Suite #220Washington, DC 20005www.vinylsiding.org

Whirlpool Corporation(360) [email protected]

JudgesEric [email protected](661) 344-2020

Michael [email protected] (919) 812-7478

Craig [email protected] (509) 366-0046

Tim [email protected] (410) 937-6527

Jordan [email protected](631) 804-0610

Joe [email protected]

Steve [email protected]

David [email protected](509) 477-6702

John [email protected](303) 972-8680; c (303) 594-7040

Peter [email protected] (512) 426-3306

Sydney [email protected](404) 604-3581; c (404) 625-6714

Stacey [email protected](303) 275-4361; c (303) 619-7283

WinnersNew Homes – Silver WinnersBaldwin Homes277 K Peninsula Farm RoadArnold, MD 21012www.Baldwinhomes.net(410) 544-2200

Imagine Homes11467 Huebner Rd., Suite 225San Antonio, TX 78230www.ImagineHomesSA.com(210) 877-5900

Meritage Homes17851 N. 85th Street, Suite 300 Scottsdale, AZ 85255www.meritagehomes.com(480) 515-8100

Near Zero Maine252 Mudgett Hill Rd.Vassalboro, ME 04989www.nearzeromaine.com(207) 266-4436

Scott Homes3016 10th Ave NE Olympia, WA 98506www.scotthomes.com(360) 357-9167

Treasure Homes, Inc.4139 W 1300 NWheatfield, IN 46392www.treasurehomesinc.com(219) 405-1809

New Homes – Gold WinnersCobblestone Homes5474 Garfield Road, Suite 2Saginaw, MI 48603www.cobblestonelifestyle.com(989) 692-0140

CVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes107 S. Main St., Suite A201ACoupeville, WA 98239www.cliftonviewhomes.com(360) 678-7000

Ferrier Custom Homes11255 Camp Bowie West, #115Fort Worth, TX 76008www.ferriercustomhomes.com(817) 237-6262

GreenCraft Builders, LLC P.O. Box 147Lewisville, TX 75067www.greencraftbuilders.com(214) 718-8424

Wathen-Castanos Hybrid Homes, Inc. 802 Pinedale, Suite 104Fresno, CA 93711www.wathen-castanos.com(559) 432-8181

Existing Homes – Silver WinnerGreen Builder Media63 Windfall LaneEastsound, WA 98245www.greenbuildermag.com(360) 376-8859

Existing Homes – Gold WinnerCVH, Inc. dba Clifton View Homes107 S. Main St., Suite A201ACoupeville, WA 98239www.cliftonviewhomes.com(360) 678-7000



Want to gain a competitive advantage? Push your envelope.Advanced building envelope solutions improve energy efficiency, durability and speed of construction

The ENERGY STAR® New Homes Program reports that a total of 1,142,403 ENERGY STAR qualified homes have been built to date. Perhaps most significant: 86,807 of those homes have been built in 2010 so far, and 106,660 ENERGY STAR qualified homes were built in 2009. Currently, there are 10,332 ENERGY STAR for Homes partners in the program.

As consumers become more aware of the benefits of owning a high-performance home, building for this category can give you a competitive advantage, even in the soft market. Increased comfort, indoor air quality and lower energy bills contribute to higher levels of customer satisfaction. Faster construction times and lower labor costs—as well as fewer callbacks—enhance your operational efficiency.

The key? Advanced building envelope solutions that increase energy efficiency, durability and speed of construction, while enhancing occupant comfort and lowering overall environmental impact.

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Wall TechnologiesEngineered wall systems like Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), Exterior Insulated Finishing Systems (EIFS) and Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are changing the way we think of vertical walls. These technologies incorporate high-performance insulation materials engineered into the wall system, and allow you to build faster, stronger and with greater design freedom.

Air/Weather BarriersUncontrolled air leakage wastes up to 40% of the energy used to heat and cool a home. Properly installed air/weather barriers eliminate uncontrolled air leakage, increase comfort and allow you to downsize HVAC equipment at the design phase.

FenestrationAdvances in fenestration transform windows and doors from weak link to key contributor. Warm edge thermoplastic spacer (TPS) technology can improve energy performance of a window unit by up to 10%. Insulated exterior and garage doors using rigid polyurethane foam insulation offer thermal performance up to R-13.5 and increased durability.

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