08-01-2007 - Vancouver, WA

BUILDERnews announces winners of Spirit of the West home builder awards

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CONTACT: Misty Bouse, Managing Editor
BUILDERnews magazine
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E-mail: misty@BNmag.com
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BUILDERnews announces winners of Spirit of the West home builder awards

August 1, 2007 – Vancouver, Wash. – BUILDERnews magazine issued a list of winners of the publication’s annual Spirit of the West awards, celebrating innovation by home builders and developers across eight categories. The projects all reflect the contributions that many builders are making to the Western U.S., but raise the bar considerably by pushing current limits for conservation, shorter commute times, use of materials and lifestyle or environment awareness.

“These winning builders embody the West’s forward thinking,” states BN magazine publisher JoAnn Hogue. “In fact, they lead the way for others in creating solutions that cater to our busier, modern lifestyles, with innovative building materials, design, and care of the environment.”

More information about the Spirit of the West award winners may be viewed in the electronic version of the magazine, by visiting BNmag.com. Winners are:

Green/Mixed-Use:
Aldeia Development Principal: Steven Ribeiro
Aldeia Development’s 57,000-square-foot, $15 million mixed-use development in Independence, Ore., will become the single highest-scoring LEED-rated building in the world when completed in June 2008, acquiring 64 out of 66 possible LEED points. Contact Melissa Fryback at 503-330-7636 or aldeiamarketing@comcast.net.

Green/Single-Family:
Durano Construction Principal: D.C. Durano
Setting out to prove that Green can be beautiful, this Albuquerque, N.M., home built by Durano Construction achieves the highest level of New Mexico’s BUILD GREEN certification in lot design; efficiency of resources, energy and water; indoor environmental quality; homeowner education; and global impact. Contact D. C. Durano at 505-867-1207 or dcdurano@comcast.net.

Timber Frame
Dyerbilt Construction Principals: Troy and Terry Dyer
If timber frame construction defines the American West, Dyerbilt Construction can claim to help caretake the craft. One high-end example in Durango, Colo., brings the style clearly into the present, with a 700-bottle wine cellar and state-of-the-art theater. Contact Kelly Matzner at 970-385-4676 or kelly@dyerbilt.com.

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CONTACT: Misty Bouse, Managing Editor
BUILDERnews magazine
360-906-0793 voice / 360-906-0794 fax
E-mail: misty@BNmag.com
Web: BNmag.com
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Senior Housing
The Plaza Companies Principal: Sharon Harper
Twenty years of building for senior living has resulted in a portfolio full of resort-style retirement living communities. The innovative Splendido in Tucson, Ariz., is a perfect example of the art. Contact Kay Robertson at 623-972-1184 or kay@theplazaco.com.

Modern/Contemporary
Dyna Contracting Principal: Ren Chandler
Dyna Contracting, known for its unique, modern homes, built this Seattle, Wash., hallmark of Northwest contemporary style on spec to take advantage of Lake Washington’s Seward Park views. It sold shortly after completion for $2.3 million. Contact Stacey Rains at 206-297-6369 or stacey@dynacontracting.com.

Indigenous
DesignBuild Collaborative Principal: Paul Weiner
DesignBuild Collaborative’s embrace of local, native materials and design is reflective of their commitment to integrating modern living with the indigenous culture, history and environment where they build, exemplified by this home in Tucson, Ariz. Contact Terry Moody at 520-792-0873 or tmoody@dbcarchitectbuilder.com.

Conversions – Infill that elevates and integrates
Infill Solutions LLC Principals: Christopher Calott, Thomas Gifford and Jay Rembe
Pairing great real estate with great design, Infill Solutions LLC takes into consideration proximity, materials and lifestyle when developing work-live or mixed-use projects in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, N.M. Contact Christopher Calott at 505-242-1871 or calott@infillsolutions.com.

Affordable
Prestige Homes Principal: Paul Roman
Saving space by building smaller homes in Tehachapi, Calif., the loss of square footage is more than made up by the inclusion of features normally seen in more expensive homes, such as slab granite countertops. Prestige Homes designs livability into its communities, with paseos and parks interspersed among the homes. Contact Mary Burroughs at 949-631-1045 x305 or mary@dmpublicrelations.com.
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About BUILDERnews magazine
A publication of PNW Publishing Inc. in Vancouver, Wash. BUILDERnews magazine is the largest regional building trade magazine in the nation, covering residential building industry news in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. Its readers are top executives at established construction, design and engineering firms, as well as suppliers who look to BN magazine for regional news and information that speaks to the core issues affecting their businesses. BNmag.com

About BUILDERnews magazine
A publication of PNW Publishing, Inc., located in Vancouver, Wash., BUILDERnews is printed monthly and available by qualification, subscription and through indu stry tradeshows throughout the U.S.

Now in its 10th year serving the construction industry, BUILDERnews has position ed itself as a multi-channel resource, using print, online and face-to-face deli very to bring actionable news and information to the Western region's residentia l building industry. The publication's audience includes professionals from all sectors of the residential building industry: production builders, developers, c ustom builders, architects, specialty trades contractors, manufacturers, distrib utors and retailers.

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