2011 Building NH Award Winners
Congratulations to all of the 2011 Building NH award winners listed below for their efforts in creating energy-efficient, sustainable building projects.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REMODELING:
Habitat for Humanity, Ammonoosuc Region
John Starr, Starr Construction
Building New Hampshire Doug George Award
Caroline George & Family
Residential Building – 300- 450K Build
Shane Carter, Ridgeview Construction
Residential Building – 450- 600K Build
Melissa Aho, Ultra Geothermal
Residential Building – 600K & Up
Roger Demanche, In-Laws Construction
Residential Remodeling – Under 300K
Katherine Hartnett & Rachael Stuart
COMMERCIAL BUILDING:
Belknap Landscape Company
Stewart Park & Riverwalk Extension, Laconia
Commercial Building Retail – 2-5 Million
Pro Con, Inc.
New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet, Nashua
Commercial Building – Office Space – 5-10 Million
Lavallee Brensinger Architects
Primex Office Space, Concord
Commercial Building – Community Center, Educational Facility – 10 – 15 Million
Lavallee Brensinger Architects
Pondside III, Keene State University
Commercial Building – Community Center, Educational Facility – 15 – 20 Million
Harriman Architects & Engineers
Idlehurst Elementary School, Somersworth
Commercial Building – Health Care Facility – Over 50 Million
Eckman Construction Company
The Elliot at River’s Edge, Manchester
COMMERCIAL REMODEL & RETROFIT
Breathe New Hampshire, Manchester
Dan Fortin
Commercial Space, Office Retail 2-5 Million
Regeneration Park, Portsmouth
Regeneration Park Realty Trust
About the Building New Hampshire Awards
The Building New Hampshire Awards Program celebrates energy–efficient high-performance building of new and existing buildings in New Hampshire.
Selected by a committee of regional building professionals, the Building New Hampshire Awards honors individuals who have made significant contributions toward enhancing both the residential and commercial buildings of the Granite State.
Building New Hampshire Awards winners are the people to watch, producing some of the most beautiful, innovative, energy–efficient buildings and remodeling projects in New Hampshire. Categories include community and cultural places, residential home building, and commercial spaces. All projects must be located in New Hampshire and must have been built, or retrofitted, using sustainable building practices and principles. While any applicant is eligible for entry, Energy Star, National Green Building Standard, LEED, and Regreen certification programs will be considered equally.
Selection Criteria
Winners will be selected on the basis of energy ratings, aesthetic, and functional excellence appropriateness and quality. One project in the three categories will be chosen as a Building New Hampshire Winner. Judging will be based on the following six criteria:
1. Site
2. Energy and Atmosphere Management
3. Water Conservation and Management
4. Indoor Air Quality
5. Materials
6. Unique and Aesthetic Features
Award Categories:
Projects may be entered in the following categories and price ranges:
RESIDENTIAL CATEGORIES:
- Energy-Efficient Building / Design / Remodel:
- under $300k
- $300k-$600k
- $600k and up
COMMERCIAL CATEGORIES – BUILDING / REMODEL & RETROFIT:
- Cultural & Community Spaces – Community Centers, Educational Facilities
- Under $1,000,000
- $2,000,000 – $5,000,000
- $5,000,000 – $10,000,000
- Commercial Places – Office Buildings, Retail Locations, Hotels
- Under $1,000,000
- $2,000,000 – $5,000,000
- $5,000,000 – $10,000,000