This unique combination
of energy-efficient design specialties earned SunTerra Homes
numerous national and local awards.
from the National Association of Home Builders and the Green Building Conference
SunTerra Homes Inc. earned a Silver Award in
the Cold Climate Custom Home category of the EVHA, which
honors builders nationwide who voluntarily integrate energy and
resource efficiency into the design, construction and marketing
of new houses. It is sponsored by the National Association of Home
Builders Research Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
and the United States Department of Energy.
Company president and home designer Jim Chauncey
said the award is welcome recognition of the work SunTerra has
accomplished for the past 26 years.
Energy efficient design concepts won SunTerra the 1986 national award for energy
innovation from the US Department of Energy. The SunTerra system was chosen
because it offers a very high level of cost-effective energy savings along
with superior living comfort.
 DOE
judges recognized the SunTerra home because it incorporates features
such as special design and site orientation to control indoor temperature.
The home also incorporates innovative insulation value, as well
as energy efficient heating, cooling, lighting and appliances.
Jim Chauncey accepts the National Energy Award in Washington, DC from Donna
R. Fitzpatrick, Assistant Secretary of Conservation and Renewable Energy, US
Department of Energy.
Gentlemen:
Congratulations on your receipt of a National
Award for Energy Innovation in the single family residence category
from the US Department of Energy.
The National Association of Home Builders is
always proud to recognize outstanding members of the Association,
but especially proud when they make contributions in saving our
nation's energy.
Sincerely,
Bill Ellingsworth
"Our 'total-concept' approach seeks to enhance living comfort through every
one of our energy saving features. We present to you the valuable achievements
we have learned by designing and building homes over the last twenty years in
the Northwest Region; where long winters provide a rigorous test.
Our ongoing commitment is to research and evaluate
new products and construction techniques used in the design and
construction of our clients' homes that surpass their expectations
for today and provide more security for their futures."
2006 Green Builder of the Year Award
from the Central Oregon Association of Home Builders. This award from Sunterra's
peers was presented to them at the second annual Central Oregon Home Builders
Assocation's awards gala night.
2006 Central Oregon Tour of Homes Green Award
for the best home under $600,000 demonstrating energy efficiency and green
building features. Central Oregon Home Builder's Association presented
over 60 homes on tour for public display.
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