2014 Aurora Awards: Two Trails Clients Received A Combined Total Of 50 Awards!
Summary: The Aurora Awards are presented at the SEBC’s Black Tie Gala/Spectacular at the Rosen center in Orlando, FL on July 26, 2014. The Award competition recognizes achievements in building design. As a team member on many of the winning projects Two Trails Inc. is proud to be a part of the client teams that were nominated and won an Aurora Award.
Summary: The Aurora Awards are presented at the SEBC’s Black Tie Gala/Spectacular at the Rosen center in Orlando, FL on July 26, 2014. The Award competition recognizes achievements in building design. As a team member on many of the winning projects Two Trails Inc. is proud to be a part of the client teams that were nominated and won an Aurora Award.
The Aurora Awards is a competitive award competition held during SEBC (Southeast Builders Conference). Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) sponsors the Award competition; one of the largest associations of it’s kind. The Aurora Award design competition is presented to outstanding builders, planners, architects, developers, designers, and interior merchandisers within a twelve state southeastern and eastern Caribbean region.
The design competition since it’s inception thirty-four years ago, continues to grow and honor residential and commercial designers and builders in 135 categories. Categories consist of Commercial, Residential, Price Point, Energy Efficiency, Green Building and many more. The builders in the categories also recognize major Team members on the project. Two Trails Inc.-Green Building Consulting is proud to be a part of fifty (50) 2014 Aurora Awards this year.
An Aurora Award can be awarded to one entrant in each of the 135 categories. However on top of the 135 categories there are Grand Aurora awards based on sub categories and one (this year there was a tie so there is two) Golden Aurora Award for the whole Award competition. This year the Golden Aurora was awarded to the best Green/Energy Efficient featured project instead of past years selection of a design project. Two Trails is proud of Josh Wynne Construction & Jonathan Parks Architect for winning the Golden Aurora this year and is happy to be a part of the team on this project.
“We are thrilled to be a part of our client’s success this year. Especially this year for the first time the Golden Aurora Award was based on green/energy efficient features whereas past years based on design. Two Trails was a chosen team member in client projects that received a combined total of 50 Aurora Awards. Our success is dependent upon our clients’ success. We love seeing our partners exceed, especially in the green categories!” stated Drew Smith, President of Two Trails Inc.
Award Categories won by Clients with Two Trails as a Team member:
2014 Golden Aurora Award Winner
60-005 Residential Winner Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. Best Energy Efficient Home TipTopHaus in Sarasota, FL Team Members Include: Josh Wynne Construction; Jonathan Parks Architect; Greg Wilson Group & Ryan Gamma Photography; Two Trails, Inc.
BEST OF STATE WINNERS 2014 Best of State Aurora Award Winner 13-003 NEVADA Winner: Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. Detached Single-Family Home Over $3,000,001 New American Home 2014 in Henderson, NV Team Members Include: Element Building Company; Jeffrey Berkus Architects; Two Trails, Inc.; Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc.; Trent Bell Photography
2014 Best of State Aurora Award Winner 60-005 Florida Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Best Energy Efficient Home TipTopHaus in Sarasota, FL Team Members Include: Josh Wynne Construction; Jonathan Parks Architect; Greg Wilson Group & Ryan Gamma Photography; Two Trails, Inc.
2014 Best of State Aurora Award Winner 65A-001 North Carolina Winner: DCI Homes Inc. GREEN CONSTRUCTION Production Built Home –Under 6 Homes of Same Design Kincaid 2 in Elon, NC Team Members Include: DCI Homes Inc.
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 04-001 Winner: Minto Communities Attached For-Sale Home Over $500,000 Hibiscus Grande Retreat in Naples,FL Team Members Include: Minto Communities –The Isles of Collier Preserve; Rob/Harris Productions
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 10-005 Winner: Phil Kean Designs Detached Single-Family Home $1,000,001-$1,500,000 Adelinde in Orlando,FL
Team Members Include: AECOM & Bellomo Herbert; Phil Kean Design Group; Harvey Smith Photography
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 13-003 Winner: Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. Detached Single-Family Home Over $3,000,001 New American Home 2014 in Henderson,NV Team Members Include: Element Building Company; Jeffrey Berkus Architects; Two Trails, Inc.; Trent Bell Photography; Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc.
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 24-007 Winner: Newland Communities RECREATIONAL FACILITY Community Clubhouse The Lake House at FishHawk Ranch in Lithia,FL Team Members Include: Looney Ricks Kiss; EDSA; Grey Street Studios; Newland Communities
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 25-003 Winner: Minto Communities RECREATIONAL FACILITY Special Amenity Facility (tennis, health/fitness) Discovery Sales Center in Naples,FL
Team Members Include: Minto Communities –The Isles of Collier Preserve; Vandy Major Photography
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 29-005 Winner: Minto Communities KITCHEN $500,001-$1,000,000 Jasmine Grande in Naples, FL Team Members Include: Minto Communities –The Isles of Collier Preserve; Vandy Major Photography
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 52-007 Winner: Jonathan Parks Architect INTERIOR DETAILING $1,000,001-$2,000,000 TipTopHaus in Sarasota, FL
Team Members Include: Josh Wynne Construction; Two Trails Inc; Jonathan Parks Architect
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 60-004 Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Best Energy Efficient Home Fish Camp in Longboat Key, FL
Team Members Include: Leader Design Studio LLC; Ryan Gamma Photography; Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. and Two Trails, Inc.
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 60-005 Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Best Energy Efficient Home TipTopHaus in Sarasota, FL
Team Members Include: Jonathan Parks Architect; Greg Wilson Group & Ryan Gamma Photography; Josh Wynne Construction, Inc., Two Trails Inc.
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 61-003 Winner: Two Trails, Inc. WATER-WISE HOME Best Water-Wise Home 2020 Alton in Miami Beach, FL
Team Members Include: Florida Green Home Design; SKLARchitecture; A Moment In Time; Two Trails, Inc.
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 62-003 Winner: Two Trails, Inc. SOLAR ENERGY HOUSE Best Solar Energy Efficient House 2020 Alton in Miami Beach, FL
Team Members Include: Florida Green Home Design; SKLARchitecture; Two Trails, Inc.
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 65A-001 Winner: DCI Homes Inc. GREEN CONSTRUCTION Production Built Home –Under 6 Homes of Same Design Kincaid 2 in Elon, NC
Team Members Include: DCI Homes Inc.
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 66D-001 Winner: Two Trails, Inc. GREEN CONSTRUCTION Demonstration Model –Over $2,000,000 2014 New American Home in Henderson, NV
Team Members Include: Element Building Company; Jeffery Berkus Architects; Marc-Michaels Interior Design Inc.; Two Trails, Inc.
2014 Grand Aurora Award Winners 88-001 Winner: Minto Communities SITE PLANNING CATEGORIES Best Community Site Plan The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, FL
Team Members Include: Minto Communities –The Isles of Collier Preserve; Vandy Major Photography
Aurora Awards:
Cat No: 04-001 Attached For-Sale Home Over $500,000 Winner: Minto Communities Project: Hibiscus Grande Retreat, Naples, FL Team Members: Minto Communities; Minto Communities –The Isles of Collier Preserve
Cat No: 10-005 Detached Single-Family Home $1,000,001-$1,500,000 Winner: Phil Kean Designs Project: Adelinde, Orlando, FL Team Members: Phil Kean Designs; Phil Kean Design Group; AECOM & Bellomo Herbert; Redmond Design Company, PA
Cat No: 13-003 Detached Single-Family Home Over $3,000,001 Winner: Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. Project: New American Home 2014, Henderson, NV Team Members: Element Building Company; Jeffrey Berkus Architects; Two Trails, Inc.; Knaack Design Group; Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc.
Cat No: 15-003 CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $750,000-$1,500,000 Winner: NWC Construction Project: The 2013 New Southern Home, Belle Isle, FL Team Members: NWC Construction; Keesee and Associates; Bonnett Design Group; Design Studio 15 and Two Trails, Inc.
Cat No: 18-004 CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $1,500,000-$2,000,000 Winner: Jonathan Parks Architect Project: TipTopHaus, Sarasota, FL Team Members: Jonathan Parks Architect; Josh Wynne Construction
Cat No: 24-007 RECREATIONAL FACILITY Community Clubhouse Winner: Newland Communities Project: The Lake House at FishHawk Ranch, Lithia, FL Team Members: Newland Communities; Newland Communities; Looney Ricks Kiss; EDSA; Booth Design Group; Looney Ricks Kiss
Cat No: 25-003 RECREATIONAL FACILITY Special Amenity Facility (tennis, health/fitness) Winner: Minto Communities Project: Discovery Sales Center, Naples, FL Team Members: Minto Communities; The Isles of Collier Preserves
Cat No: 29-005 KITCHEN $500,001-$1,000,000 Winner: Minto Communities Project: Jasmine Grande, Naples, FL Team Members: Minto Communities; The Isles of Collier Preserve
Cat No: 30-007 KITCHEN $1,000,001 –$2,000,000 Winner: Jonathan Parks Architect Project: TipTopHaus, Sarasota, FL Team Members: Jonathan Parks Architect; Josh Wynne Construction
Cat No: 30-008 KITCHEN $1,000,001 –$2,000,000 Winner: Phil Kean Designs Project: Adelinde, Orlando, FL Team Members: Phil Kean Designs; Phil Kean Design Group; Phil Kean Design Group and Central Kitchen & Bath; AECOM & Bellomo Herbert; Redmond Design Company, PA; Phil Kean Design Group
Cat No: 32-004 KITCHEN Over $3,000,001 Winner: Cabinetry Creations, Inc. Project: Via Tuscany, Winter Park, FL Team Members: Cabinetry Creations, Inc.; Phil Kean Design Group; Phil Kean Design Group; C L Studio, Inc.
Cat No: 35-006 BATH $1,000,001-$2,000,000 Winner: Phil Kean Designs
Project:Adelinde, Orlando, FL Team Members: Phil Kean Designs; Central Kitchen & Bath; AECOM & Bellomo Herbert; Redmond Design Company, PA; Phil Kean Design Group
Cat No: 37-003 BATH Over $3,000,001 Winner: Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. Project: New American Home 2014, Henderson, NV Team Members: Element Building Company; Jeffrey Berkus Architects; Two Trails, Inc.; Knaack Design Group; Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc.
Cat No: 52-007 INTERIOR DETAILING $1,000,001-$2,000,000 Winner: Jonathan Parks Architect Project: TipTopHaus, Sarasota, FL Team Members: Jonathan Parks Architect; Josh Wynne Construction
Cat No: 53-004 INTERIOR DETAILING Over $2,000,001 Winner: Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. Project: New American Home 2014, Henderson, FL Team Members: Element Building Company; Jeffrey Berkus Architects; Two Trails, Inc.; Knaack Design Group; Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc.
Cat No: 60-004 ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Best Energy Efficient Home Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. Project: Fish Camp, Longboat Key, FL Team Members: Josh Wynne Construction; Leader Design Studio LLC; ; Michael A Gilkey, Inc.; Two Trails Inc.
Cat No: 60-005 ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Best Energy Efficient Home Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. Project: TipTopHaus, Sarasota, FL Team Members: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc.; Jonathan Parks Architect, Two Trails Inc.
Cat No: 60-007 ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Best Energy Efficient Home Winner: Two Trails, Inc. Project: 2020 Alton, Miami Beach, FL Team Members: Two Trails, Inc.; Florida Green Home Design; SKLARchitecture
Cat No: 60-009 ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Best Energy Efficient Home Winner: Phil Kean Designs Project: Adelinde, Orlando, FL Team Members: Phil Kean Designs; AECOM & Bellomo Herbert; Redmond Design Company, PA; Phil Kean Design Group
Cat No: 61-002 WATER-WISE HOME Best Water-Wise Home Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. Project: TipTopHaus, Sarasota, FL Team Members: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc.; Jonathan Parks Architect, Two Trails Inc.
Cat No: 61-003 WATER-WISE HOME Best Water-Wise Home Winner: Two Trails, Inc. Project: 2020 Alton, Miami Beach, FL Team Members: Two Trails, Inc.; Florida Green Home Design; SKLARchitecture
Cat No: 62-002 SOLAR ENERGY HOUSE Best Solar Energy Efficient House Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. Project: TipTopHaus, Sarasota, FL Team Members: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc.; Jonathan Parks Architect, Two Trails Inc.
Cat No: 62-003 SOLAR ENERGY HOUSE Best Solar Energy Efficient House Winner: Two Trails, Inc. Project: 2020 Alton, Miami Beach, FL Team Members: Two Trails, Inc.; Florida Green Home Design; SKLARchitecture
Cat No: 63-001 NATURAL GAS HOME Best Natural Gas Single Family Home Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. Project: Fish Camp, Longboat Key, FL Team Members: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc.; Leader Design Studio LLC; Two Trails Inc.
Cat No: 63-002 NATURAL GAS HOME Best Natural Gas Single Family Home Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. Project: TipTopHaus, Sarasota, FL Team Members: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc.; Two Trails Inc.; Jonathan Parks Architect
65A-001 GREEN CONSTRUCTION Production Built Home –Under 6 Homes of Same Design Winner: DCI Homes Inc.
Project: Kincaid 2 Elon NC Team Members: DCI Homes Inc
Cat No: 66D-001 GREEN CONSTRUCTION Demonstration Model –Over $2,000,000 Winner: Two Trails, Inc. Project: 2014 New American Home, Henderson, NV Team Members: Two Trails, Inc.; Element Building Company; Jeffery Berkus Architects; Marc- Michaels Interior Design Inc.
Cat No: 68B-001 GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction –$500,001-$1,000,000 Winner: Minto Communities Project: Hibiscus Grande Retreat, Naples, FL Team Members: Minto Communities; Minto Communities –The Isles of Collier Preserve
Cat No: 68C-004 GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction –$1,000,001-$2,000,000 Winner: Phil Kean Designs Project: Adelinde, Orlando, FL Team Members: Phil Kean Design Group; AECOM & Bellomo Herbert; Redmond Design Company, PA
68A-002 GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction –Under $500,000 Winner: DCI Homes Inc. Project: Kincaid Graham NC Team Members: DCI Homes Inc
Cat No: 83-002 RESIDENTIAL/MIXED USE LAND DEVELOPMENT Mixed Use and Residential Only Developments Over 501 Acres Winner: Neal Communities Project: Grand Palm, Venice, FL Team Members: Neal Communities; Bloodgood Sharp & Buster; Kimley-Horn; Stewart- Washmuth Landscape Architects; Charlene Neal PureStyle
Cat No: 88-001 SITE PLANNING CATEGORIES Best Community Site Plan Winner: Minto Communities Project: The Isles of Collier Preserve, Naples, FL Team Members: Minto Communities –The Isles of Collier Preserve
For a complete list of all award winners go to: http://www.theauroras.com/
About Drew Smith | Two Trails, Inc. was founded in 2001, by an innovative builder who set out to change the methodology of conventional building science. Drew realized that the only way to change the industry was to become the resource for the knowledge on how to implement healthy, sustainable projects. He “hung up his hammer” and opened one of the first green building, consulting firms in the nation.
By helping to develop standards for the American Lung Association, National Home Builders Association, Florida Green Building Coalition, and USGBC LEED for Homes by either writing the standard or testing the viability of the standard in the field, he was able to provide his firm with a thorough understanding of the science of building sustainable, healthy, environmentally conscious, and affordable solutions for the building industry. He was “green” before “green” was more than a color. Our President, Drew M. Smith, LEED AP BD+C, was the founding President of the Florida Green Building Coalition and is the first Governor appointed Green Building Commissioner for the State of Florida. Two Trails, Inc. provides hands-on consulting making it easy to achieve certification.
About Two Trails, Inc. | Two Trails, Inc. is one of the nations premier Green Building Consulting firm established in 2001. We provide green consulting services nationwide for commercial, residential, remodeling, and developments seeking to obtain LEED certification and/or LEED commissioning by USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), National Green Building Standard (NGBS), Energy Star by the U.S. Department of Energy, & Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) certifications.
Two Trails Client Wins USGBC South Florida GalaVerde Award For Most Outstanding LEED For Homes/Single Family With The 2020 Alton Project
The USGBC (United States Green Building Council) South Florida Chapter held their GalaVerde Awards Celebration at Hyatt Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale on September 21, 2013. With over 75 applicants submitting for 17 awards in total, the judges for this competition had the regions top projects to select from and award the coveted awards. Some of the project categories included Public, Private, Single-Family, Municipal, Educational, Healthcare and Corporate. Two Trails client Matt Lahn owner of Florida Green Home Design Group won the USGBC South Florida GalaVerde Green Award for Most Outstanding LEED for Homes/Single Family for their work on the 2020 Alton project in Miami, FL. To our knowledge this project is the highest scoring LEED home in the nation with 120/80 points earned giving it a LEED Platinum designation.
The USGBC (United States Green Building Council) South Florida Chapter held their GalaVerde Awards Celebration at Hyatt Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale on September 21, 2013. With over 75 applicants submitting for 17 awards in total, the judges for this competition had the regions top projects to select from and award the coveted awards. Some of the project categories included Public, Private, Single-Family, Municipal, Educational, Healthcare and Corporate. Two Trails client Matt Lahn owner of Florida Green Home Design Group won the USGBC South Florida GalaVerde Green Award for Most Outstanding LEED for Homes/Single Family for their work on the 2020 Alton project in Miami, FL. To our knowledge this project is the highest scoring LEED home in the nation with 120/80 points earned giving it a LEED Platinum designation.
The 2020 Alton project is a sleek, super-modern beauty — all concrete, glass, high-end European appliances, and high-tech bells and whistles. The project is about 3,200 square feet and it’s luxurious. The home, which for most days is net-zero, will also boast a minimal environmental footprint, a rarity in the area for new builds. The compact and efficient design of this home manages to fit five bedrooms and five bathrooms in just 3,200 sq. ft. Nestled on a site of 58x120 and with setbacks imposed by the city, the design sought to take advantage of these dimensions by making the main portion of the home a cube, which would be setback substantially from the busy street. An exposed masonry wall further protects the house by wrapping it on the north and west while creating a private courtyard for swimming and a balcony with views of the golf course across the street.
The home includes a dual 600-watt vertical axis wind turbine, a geothermal heating and cooling system, 7,000-gallon rainwater cistern, and a HERS rating of -8. And then there’s the 11.5-kilowatt rooftop solar array composed of frameless photovoltaic panels produced by 1SolTech. This project is among the first building projects, residential or commercial, to utilize these innovative, American-made solar panels. Given its Miami location and rough weather situations, the project's renewable energy systems are storm-resistant: the solar panels are rated for 160 mph winds and the turbines easily collapsible for when things outside get too windy. Additionally, there’s a back-up battery system and the aluminum framed, low-E windows from CGI are built to withstand Category 5-strength hurricane winds. A very unique feature is the rainwater cistern and the home’s reflecting pool are both lined with a nontoxic epoxy called Pond Armor that renders the water potable in the event of emergencies.
Other green specs of the 2020 Alton project include LED lighting throughout, sustainable wood custom cabinetry from Poggenpohl, WaterSense-qualified Toto faucets and fixtures, recycled glass countertops from Vetrazzo, Sherwin Williams low-VOC paints and finishes, and Icynene spray foam insulation. Outside, there’s Resyta decking and a pool equipped with an EcoSmarte water purification system that eliminates the need for chemicals. Last but not least the projects home's Walk Score of 85 is beyond excellent. South Beach is a short stroll away.
Green achievements for 2020 Alton:
- United States Green Building Council: LEED for Homes, LEED Platinum Designation
- Home Innovation Research Labs: ICC 700 National Green Building Standard EMERALD (highest level), indicating that the home saves 60% or more of its energy use.
- HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Index: -8 (100 is normal for new construction)
- Named an Energy Star® Qualified Home.
Team Members:
Green Building Consultant: Two Trails Inc.
Owner: Florida Green Home Design Group
Architect: Ari Sklar
Contractor: Robert Arkin
MEP Engineers: Buchanan P.E. Consulting Inc.
Structural Engineer: R.E. Engineering Design Corp.
Civil Engineer: Holland Enginerring Inc.
2013 Aurora Awards: Two Trails Clients Received A Combined Total Of 37 Awards!
The Aurora Awards are presented at the SEBC’s Black Tie Gala/Spectacular at the Rosen center in Orlando, FL on July 13, 2013. The Award competition recognizes achievements in building design. As a team member on many of the winning projects Two Trails Inc. is proud to be a part of the client teams that were nominated and won an Aurora Award.
The Aurora Awards are presented at the SEBC’s Black Tie Gala/Spectacular at the Rosen center in Orlando, FL on July 13, 2013. The Award competition recognizes achievements in building design. As a team member on many of the winning projects Two Trails Inc. is proud to be a part of the client teams that were nominated and won an Aurora Award.
The Aurora Awards is a competitive award competition held during SEBC (Southeast Builders Conference). Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) sponsors the Award competition; one of the largest associations of it’s kind. The Aurora Award design competition is presented to outstanding builders, planners, architects, developers, designers, and interior merchandisers within a twelve state southeastern and eastern Caribbean region.
The design competition since it’s inception thirty-four years ago, continues to grow and honor residential and commercial designers and builders in 135 categories. Categories consist of Commercial, Residential, Price Point, Energy Efficiency, Green Building and many more. The builders in the categories also recognize major Team members on the project. Two Trails Inc.-Green Building Consulting is proud to be a part of thirty-seven (37) 2013 Aurora Awards this year.
“We are proud to be a part of our client’s success this year. Two Trails was a chosen team member in client projects that received a combined total of 37 Aurora Awards. Our success is dependent upon our clients’ success. We love seeing our partners exceed, especially in the green categories!” stated Drew Smith, President of Two Trails Inc.
Awards won by Two Trails Clients-
Grand Aurora Awards:
29-001 - KITCHEN $500,001-$1,000,000
Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. For The Pearl, Sarasota, FL
52-005 - INTERIOR DETAILING $1,000,001-$2,000,000
Winner: Phil Kean Design Group For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
61-001 - WATER-WISE HOME Best Water-Wise Home
Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. For The Pearl, Sarasota, FL
61-003 - WATER-WISE HOME Best Water-Wise Home
Winner: Phil Kean Design Group For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
62-002 - SOLAR ENERGY HOUSE Single Family Home
Winner: Synergy Building For Manasota Beach House, Sarasota, FL
62-002 - SOLAR ENERGY HOUSE Single Family Home
Winner: Synergy Building For Manasota Beach House, Sarasota, FL
63-001 - NATURAL GAS HOME Single Family Home
Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. For The Pearl, Sarasota, FL
66C-001 - GREEN CONSTRUCTION Demonstration Model - $1,000,001-$2,000,000
Winner: Marc Rutenberg Homes For Castaway III, Palm Harbor, FL
68D-001 - GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction - Over $2,000,000
Winner: Synergy Building For Manasota Beach House, Sarasota, FL
88-001 - SITE PLANNING CATEGORIES Best Community Site Plan
Winner: Newland Communities For Starling at FishHawk Ranch, Lithia, FL
Aurora Awards:
10-003 - Detached Single-Family Home $1,000,001-$1,500,000
Winner: Neal Communities. For Barbados II, Bradenton, FL
16-002 - CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $750,001-$1,000,000
Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. For The Pearl, Sarasota, FL
27D-012 - REMODELING, REHABILITATION OR HISTORICAL RESTORATION Whole house Renovation Over $100,000 Winner: Phil Kean Design Group For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
29-001 - KITCHEN $500,001-$1,000,000
Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. For The Pearl, Sarasota, FL
30-004 - KITCHEN $1,000,001 - $2,000,000
Winner: Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. For Castaway III, Palm Harbor, FL
30-005 - KITCHEN $1,000,001 - $2,000,000
Winner: Cabinetry Creations, Inc. For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
35-005 - BATH $1,000,001-$2,000,000
Winner: Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. For Castaway III, Palm Harbor, FL
35-006 - BATH $1,000,001-$2,000,000
Winner: Cabinetry Creations, Inc. For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
35-007 - BATH $1,000,001-$2,000,000
Winner: Phil Kean Design Group For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
43-002 - INTERIOR MERCHANDISING $1,500,000-$2,000,000
Winner: Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. For Castaway III, Palm Harbor, FL
43-003 - INTERIOR MERCHANDISING $1,500,000-$2,000,000
Winner: Phil Kean Design Group For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
52-004 - INTERIOR DETAILING $1,000,001-$2,000,000
Winner: Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. For Castaway III, Palm Harbor, FL
52-005 - INTERIOR DETAILING $1,000,001-$2,000,000
Winner: Phil Kean Design Group For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
55-010 - LANDSCAPE DESIGN/POOL DESIGN Custom Home (One of a Kind)
Winner: Phil Kean Design Group For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
60-001 - ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Duke Energy
Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. For The Pearl, Sarasota, FL
60-008 - ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME FPL
Winner: Phil Kean Design Group For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
61-001 - WATER-WISE HOME Best Water-Wise Home
Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. For The Pearl, Sarasota, FL
61-003 - WATER-WISE HOME Best Water-Wise Home
Winner: Phil Kean Design Group For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
62-002 - SOLAR ENERGY HOUSE Single Family Home
Winner: Synergy Building For Manasota Beach House, Sarasota, FL
63-001 - NATURAL GAS HOME Single Family Home
Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. For The Pearl, Sarasota, FL
66C-001 - GREEN CONSTRUCTION Demonstration Model - $1,000,001-$2,000,000 Winner: Marc Rutenberg Homes For Castaway III, Palm Harbor, FL
67-001 - GREEN CONSTRUCTION Affordable Housing
Winner: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota Co., Inc. For Forked Creek Duplex, Englewood, FL
68B-002 - GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction - $500,001-$1,000,000
Winner: Josh Wynne Construction, Inc. For The Pearl, Sarasota, FL
68D-001 - GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction - Over $2,000,000
Winner: Synergy Building For Manasota Beach House, Sarasota, FL
69B-001 - GREEN CONSTRUCTION Remodeling, Rehabilitation or Historical Restoration - Over $100,000 Winner: Phil Kean Design Group For Bay Point, Orlando, FL
70C-001 - GREEN CONSTRUCTION Over 500 Acres
Winner: Newland Communities For FishHawk Ranch, Lithia, FL
70D-002 - GREEN CONSTRUCTION Mid-Rise Under 4 Floors
Winner: Two Trails Inc. For Seabourn Cove Luxury Apartments, Boynton Beach, FL
88-001 - SITE PLANNING CATEGORIES Best Community Site Plan
Winner: Newland Communities For Starling at FishHawk Ranch, Lithia, FL
For a complete list of all award winners go to: http://www.theauroras.com/
About Drew Smith | Two Trails, Inc. was founded in 2001, by an innovative builder who set out to change the methodology of conventional building science. Drew realized that the only way to change the industry was to become the resource for the knowledge on how to implement healthy, sustainable projects. He “hung up his hammer” and opened one of the first green building, consulting firms in the nation.
By helping to develop standards for the American Lung Association, National Home Builders Association, Florida Green Building Coalition, and USGBC LEED for Homes by either writing the standard or testing the viability of the standard in the field, he was able to provide his firm with a thorough understanding of the science of building sustainable, healthy, environmentally conscious, and affordable solutions for the building industry. He was “green” before “green” was more than a color. Our President, Drew M. Smith, LEED AP BD+C, was the founding President of the Florida Green Building Coalition and is the first Governor appointed Green Building Commissioner for the State of Florida. Two Trails, Inc. provides hands-on consulting making it easy to achieve certification.
About Two Trails, Inc. | Two Trails, Inc. is one of the nations premier Green Building Consulting firm established in 2001. We provide green consulting services nationwide for commercial, residential, remodeling, and developments seeking to obtain LEED certification and/or LEED commissioning by USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), National Green Building Standard (NGBS), Energy Star by the U.S. Department of Energy, & Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) certifications.
Two Trails Green Building Consulting is Greening up The International Builders Show
The NAHB 2013 International Builders Show held in Las Vegas, NV at the Las Vegas Convention Center is the culmination of building industry professionals meeting on new initiatives, learning about best practices and the latest products showcased by industry manufactures. Two Trails has been fortunate enough to be recognized and participate in two events at this years show. The NAHB Green Awards ceremony where Two Trails principal was awarded Advocate of the Year and was Awarded Best Multifamily Green project of the year for work done on the Seabourn Cove Project. Two Trails was also the chosen consultants/verifiers for The NAHB 2013 New American Home showcase home featuring a local builder/design team Blue Heron and products and services from companies on the Leading Suppliers Council.
The NAHB 2013 International Builders Show held in Las Vegas, NV at the Las Vegas Convention Center is the culmination of building industry professionals meeting on new initiatives, learning about best practices and the latest products showcased by industry manufactures. Two Trails has been fortunate enough to be recognized and participate in two events at this years show. The NAHB Green Awards ceremony where Two Trails principal was awarded Advocate of the Year and was Awarded Best Multifamily Green project of the year for work done on the Seabourn Cove Project. Two Trails was also the chosen consultants/verifiers for The NAHB 2013 New American Home showcase home featuring a local builder/design team Blue Heron and products and services from companies on the Leading Suppliers Council.
The NAHB Green Awards were held on January 23, 2013 at the Chateau Nightclub & Gardens in the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The EcoDisco theme celebrated this past years green building achievement for Advocates of the Year and Green Projects of the Year in single-family, multifamily and remodeling. Two Trails Green Building Consulting were awarded two awards at the event held during the conference.
The first award was given to Drew Smith President of Two Trails for Advocate of the Year. Drew was highlighted for more than a decade he has been helping professionals by providing leadership of sustainability by volunteering time and knowledge to teach and inform about high performance building. Through their commitment to green building Drew & Two Trails has established themselves as leaders in the green building movement. “Drew’s passion to educate the industry on sustainability is helping those around the country build and live to a higher standard.”, judges quote.
The second award for Two Trails was given for Project of the Year: Multifamily. Seabourn Cove is located in Boynton Beach, FL. The project builder is FM Contract Service, Designer Marc Weiner, and developer Gulfstream Gardens Inc. Seabourn Cove is one of the largest multifamily projects to receive the Gold level of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS). The multiple-phase project will result in 456 units on 23 acres of land. The two and three story buildings range from single flats of about 800 sq/ft to three bedroom units that have garages to accommodate a wide variety of occupancy situations for families. Rick Lococo and Matt London from FM Contract Services were on hand to accept the award with Drew Smith for the Seabourn Cove Project.
Two Trails was also chosen for a third year to be the Green Building Consultants and verifiers for The NAHB 2013 New American Home and has been chosen to be on The 2014 New American Home project team. The New American Home is one of NAHB’s most successful and visible programs produced and presented by the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council. The design, construction and amenities are market driven, and showcase the latest in innovative products for the future of home building. The show home demonstrates “Builders' Best Practices:" concepts, materials, designs and construction techniques that can be replicated – in whole or in part – in housing built any place and in any price range. Incorporating such elements as the ICC 700
National Green Building Standard, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, safety and universal design as well as market value is a principal goal of The New American Home program. Its mission is to show that housing performance can be incorporated into the most simple or most complex homes, and that it’s equally as important as aesthetics. The Homes Design/Build Team, Blue Heron, introduced many unique and cutting edge design elements while keeping in mind the importance of incorporating green building techniques. With the advisement of Two Trails the home was able to achieve a National Green Building Standard Emerald level designation, USGBC LEED Platinum designation and EPA Indoor AirPlus designation.
About Drew Smith | Two Trails, Inc. was founded in 2001, by an innovative builder who set out to change the methodology of conventional building science. Drew realized that the only way to change the industry was to become the resource for the knowledge on how to implement healthy, sustainable projects. He “hung up his hammer” and opened one of the first green building, consulting firms in the nation.
By helping to develop standards for the American Lung Association, National Home Builders Association, Florida Green Building Coalition, and USGBC LEED for Homes by either writing the standard or testing the viability of the standard in the field, he was able to provide his firm with a thorough understanding of the science of building sustainable, healthy, environmentally conscious, and affordable solutions for the building industry. He was “green” before “green” was more than a color. Our President, Drew M. Smith, LEED AP BD+C, was the founding President of the Florida Green Building Coalition and is the first Governor appointed Green Building Commissioner for the State of Florida. Two Trails, Inc. provides hands-on consulting making it easy to achieve certification.
About Two Trails, Inc. | Two Trails, Inc. is one of the nations premier Green Building Consulting firm established in 2001. We provide green consulting services nationwide for commercial, residential, remodeling, and developments seeking to obtain LEED certification and/or LEED commissioning by USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), National Green Building Standard (NGBS), Energy Star by the U.S. Department of Energy, & Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) certifications.
Contact Information:
Tom Rupp
Two Trails, Inc.
Communications and Marketing Manager
tom at twotrails.com
941-776-8680
2012 Aurora Awards: Two Trails Clients received a combined total of 32 Awards!
The Aurora Awards are presented at the SEBC’s Black Tie Gala/Spectacular at the Rosen center in Orlando, FL on July 28, 2012. The Award competition recognizes achievements in building design. As a team member on many of the winning projects
The Aurora Awards are presented at the SEBC’s Black Tie Gala/Spectacular at the Rosen center in Orlando, FL on July 28, 2012. The Award competition recognizes achievements in building design. As a team member on many of the winning projects Two Trails Inc. is proud to be a part of the client teams that were nominated and won an Aurora Award. The Aurora Awards (www.TheAuroras.com) is a competitive award competition held during SEBC (Southeast Builders Conference). Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) sponsors the Award competition; one of the largest associations of it’s kind. The Aurora Award design competition is presented to outstanding builders, planners, architects, developers, designers, and interior merchandisers within a twelve state southeastern and eastern Caribbean region.
The design competition since it’s inception thirty-two years ago, continues to grow and honor residential and commercial designers and builders in over 85 categories. Categories consist of Commercial, Residential, Price Point, Energy Efficiency, Green Building and many more. The builders in the categories also recognize major Team members on the project. Two Trails Inc.-Green Building Consulting is proud to be a part of thirty-two (32) 2012 Aurora Awards this year.
“We are proud to be a part of our client’s success this year. Two Trails Inc. was a chosen team member in client projects that received a combined total of 32 Aurora Awards.” stated Drew Smith, President of Two Trails Inc.
Award Categories won by Clients with Two Trails as a Team member:
Golden Aurora Award: Phil Kean Designs for The 2012 New American Home
Best of State Aurora Awards:
- Florida: Phil Kean Designs- CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $2,000,001-$3,000,000
- North Carolina: DCI Homes Inc - GREEN CONSTRUCTION Production Built Home Under 6 Homes of Same Design
Grand Aurora Awards:
- Phil Kean Designs: CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $2,000,001-$3,000,000
- Phil Kean Designs: ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME
- The Artec Group, Inc: ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME
- MyGreenBuildings: ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME
- Phil Kean Designs: WATER-WISE HOME
- Phil Kean Designs: SOLAR ENERGY HOUSE
- Phil Kean Designs: NATURAL GAS HOME
- DCI Homes Inc: GREEN CONSTRUCTION Production Built Home - Under 6 Homes of Same Design
- The Artec Group, Inc: GREEN CONSTRUCTION Demonstration Model - $1,000,001-$2,000,000
- Phil Kean Designs: GREEN CONSTRUCTION Demonstration Model - Over $2,000,000
Aurora Awards:
- NWC Construction Inc: Detached Single-Family Home $200,001-$300,000
- Phil Kean Designs: Custom Home (One of a Kind) $1,000,001 - $1,500,000
- Phil Kean Designs: Custom Home (One of a Kind) $2,000,001 - $3,000,000
- Phil Kean Designs: Interior Detailing Over $2,000,001
- Phil Kean Designs: Energy Efficient Home - Best Energy Efficient Home
- The Artec Group, Inc: Energy Efficient Home - Best Energy Efficient Home
- MyGreenBuildings: Energy Efficient Home - Best Energy Efficient Home
- DCI Homes Inc: Energy Efficient Home - Best Energy Efficient Home
- Phil Kean Designs: Best Water-Wise Home
- Phil Kean Designs: Solar Energy House - Best Solar Energy Efficient House
- Phil Kean Designs: Natural Gas Home - Best Natural Gas Single Family Home
- DCI Homes Inc: Green Construction - Production Built Home - Under 6 Homes of Same Design
- The Artec Group Inc: Green Construction - Demonstration Model - $1,000,001 - $2,000,000
- Phil Kean Designs: Green Construction - Demonstration Model - Over $2,000,000
- Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota Co. Inc: Green Construction Affordable Housing
- Phil Kean Designs: Green Construction - New Construction - $1,000,001 - $2,000,000
- Phil Kean Designs: Green Construction - New Construction - Over $2,000,000
- MyGreenBuildings: Green Construction - New Construction - Over $2,000,000
- Dimmitt Automotive Group: Green Construction - Commercial/Office/Retail Space
About Drew Smith | Two Trails, Inc. was founded in 2001, by an innovative builder who set out to change the methodology of conventional building science. Drew realized that the only way to change the industry was to become the resource for the knowledge on how to implement healthy, sustainable projects. He “hung up his hammer” and opened one of the first green building, consulting firms in the nation.
By helping to develop standards for the American Lung Association, National Home Builders Association, Florida Green Building Coalition, and USGBC LEED for Homes by either writing the standard or testing the viability of the standard in the field, he was able to provide his firm with a thorough understanding of the science of building sustainable, healthy, environmentally conscious, and affordable solutions for the building industry. He was “green” before “green” was more than a color. Our President, Drew M. Smith, LEED AP, was the founding President of the Florida Green Building Coalition and is the first Governor appointed Green Building Commissioner for the State of Florida. Two Trails, Inc. provides hands-on consulting making it easy to achieve certification.
About Two Trails, Inc. | Two Trails, Inc. is one of the nations premier Green Building Consulting firm established in 2001. We provide green consulting services nationwide for commercial, residential, remodeling, and developments seeking to obtain LEED certification and/or LEED Commissioning by USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), National Green Building Certification by NAHB Research Center, Energy Star by the U.S. Department of Energy, & Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) certifications.
Contact Information:
Tom Rupp
Two Trails, Inc.
Communications and Marketing Manager
tom at twotrails.com
941-776-8680
2011 Aurora Awards: Two Trails Clients Received a Combined Total of 35 Awards
The Aurora Awards is a competitive award competition held during SEBC (Southeast Builders Conference). Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) sponsors the Award competition; one of the largest associations of it’s kind.
The Aurora Awards is a competitive award competition held during SEBC (Southeast Builders Conference). Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) sponsors the Award competition; one of the largest associations of it’s kind. The Aurora Award design competition is presented to outstanding builders, planners, architects, developers, designers, and interior merchandisers within a twelve state southeastern and eastern Caribbean region. The design competition since it’s inception thirty-one years ago, continues to grow and honor residential and commercial designers and builders in over 85 categories. Categories consist of Commercial, Residential, Price Point, Energy Efficiency, Green Building and many more. The builders in the categories also recognize major Team members on the project. Two Trails Inc.-Green Building Consulting is proud to be a part of Thirty-five (35) 2011 Aurora Awards this year.
“We are elated to be a part of our client’s success this year. Two Trails Inc. was a chosen team member in client projects that received a combined total of thirty-five Aurora Awards.” stated Drew Smith, President of Two Trails Inc.
Award Categories won by Clients with Two Trails as a Team member:
Classic Homes By Clayton, Inc. Project: Duval, Kenilworth Estates, Sarasota, FL ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GREEN CONSTRUCTION Demonstration Model- $500,001- $1,000,000-Aurora Award
Continental Homes and Interiors Project: The New American Home- 2011, Orlando, FL CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $2,000,001- $3,000,000-Grand Aurora Award
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $2,000,001- $3,000,000-Aurora Award
DCI Homes Inc. Project: Pickard, Graham, NC ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GREEN CONSTRUCTION Affordable Housing-Aurora Award
Gregory K. Wall AIAProject: Milos Residence ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN/GREEN CONSTRUCTION, REMODELING, REHABILITATION OR HISTORICAL RESTORATION Over $100,000-Aurora Award
Habitat for Humanity-South Sarasota County Inc.Project: Garden Park Townhomes, Nokomis, FL ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN/GREEN HOUSING Affordable Housing-Aurora Award
Jonathan Parks Architect Project: Origami- Loft House, Venice, FL CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $500,001- $750,000-Grand Aurora Award
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $500,001- $750,000-Aurora Award
INTERIOR MERCHANDISING/DESIGN KITCHEN $500,001- $1,000,000-Aurora Award
Josh Wynne Construction Project: Power Haus, Sarasota, FL ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Best Energy Efficient Home-Grand Aurora Award
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION/CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind)-$1,000,001-$1,500,000-Grand Aurora Award
SOLAR ENERGY HOUSE Best Solar Energy Efficient House-Grand Aurora Award
GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction- $1,000,001- $2,000,000-Grand Aurora Award
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN/WATER-WISE HOME Best Water-Wise Home-Grand Aurora Award
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $1,000,001- $1,500,000-Auroa Award
INTERIOR MERCHANDISING/DESIGN KITCHEN $1,000,001- $2,000,000-Aurora Award
INTERIOR MERCHANDISING/DESIGN BATH $1,000,001- $2,00,000-Aurora Award
INTERIOR MERCHANDISING/DESIGN INTERIOR DETAILING $1,000,001- $2,000,000-Aurora Award
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Best Energy Efficient Home-Aurora Award
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SOLAR ENERGY HOUSE Best Solar Energy Efficient House-Aurora Award
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction- $1,000,001- $2,000,000-Aurora Award
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN WATER- WISE HOME Best Water- Wise Home-Aurora Award
Project: Trade Winds, Sarasota, FL NATURAL GAS HOME Best Natural Gas Single Family Home-Grand Aurora Award
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION CUSTOM HOME (One of a Kind) $500,001- $750,000-Aurora Award
INTERIOR MERCHANDISING/DESIGN INTERIOR DETAILING $500,001- $1,000,000-Aurora Award
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME Best Energy Efficient Home-Aurora Award
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction- $500,001- $1,000,000-Aurora Award
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN NATURAL GAS HOME Best Natural Gas Single Family Home-Aurora Award
MyGreenBuildings Project: Platinum Beach Habah, Sarasota, FL ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction- Over $2,000,000-Aurora Award
Neal Communities Project: Central Park at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FL RESIDENTIAL/MIXED USE LAND DEVELOPMENT Mixed Use and Residential Only Developments 101- 500 Acres-Grand Aurora Award
Project: Westover II, Greystone at the Country Club, Lakewood Ranch, FL RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Detached Single- Family Home $500,001- $750,000-Aurora Award
Project: Sarantino, Secret Harbor at Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch, FL INTERIOR MERCHANDISING/DESIGN INTERIOR MERCHANDISING $500,001-$750,000-Aurora Award
Project: Central Park at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, FL COMMERCIAL/GENERAL CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL/MIXED USE LAND DEVELOPMENT Mixed Use and Residential Only Developments 101-500 Acres-Aurora Award
Hennessey Construction Project: Pinellas Country Public Works Emergency Responders Building, Clearwater, FL ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GREEN CONSTRUCTION Commercial Construction- Office/Retail/Mixed Use-Aurora Award
Wytek ConstructionProject: Kizla Residence, Tampa, FL ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN GREEN CONSTRUCTION New Construction- Under $500,000-Aurora Award
About Two Trails, Inc. Two Trails, Inc. is a Green Building Consulting firm established in 2001. We provide green consulting services nationwide for commercial, residential, remodeling, and developments looking to obtain LEED (US Green Building Council) NAHB Green Home Standard, Energy Star, FGBC (Florida Green Building Coalition) certifications.
Our President, Drew M. Smith, LEED AP, was the founding President of the Florida Green Building Coalition and is the first Governor appointed Green Building Commissioner for the State of Florida. Two Trails, Inc. provides hands-on consulting making it easy to achieve certification.
Source: PRWEB
Tom Rupp
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tom at twotrails.com
941-776-8680
www.twotrails.com
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