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Our Chrysalis Awards
for Remodeling Excellence

2024 Regional Award
Whole House Remodel
$500,000-$1 Million

2022 Regional Award
Residential Historic Renovation
over $300,000

2019 Regional Award
Kitchen Remodel
over $150,000

2018 Decade
of Excellence

2017 National Award
Residential Historic Renovation

2016 National Award
Commercial Remodel
Team Award

2015 Regional Award
Whole House Remodel
over $1 Million

2014 National Winner
Whole House Remodel
Over $1 Million

2014 Regional Award
Green Remodeling
 Project

2014 Regional Award
Whole House Remodel
$250,000-$500,000

2013 National Award
Whole House Remodel
$250K-$500K

2013 Regional Award
Whole House Remodel
$500K-$1 Million

2013 Regional Award
Whole House Remodel
over $1 Million

2012 Regional Award Residential Exterior
over $100,000

2012 Regional Award
Outdoor Living

2012 Regional Award
Whole House Remodel
$250,000 - $500,000

2011 Regional Award
Whole House Remodel
$250,000 - $500,000

2009 Regional Award
Whole House
Remodel
$500K - $1 Million

2007 Regional Award
Whole House
Remodel over $500K

2007 Regional Award
Whole House
Remodel $200 - $500K

2096 Regional Award
Whole House
Remodel Over $500K

2005 Regional Award
Commercial Remodel

2002 Regional Award
Commercial Remodel

2000 Regional Award
Residential
Historic Renovation

2000 Regional Award
Whole House
 Remodel $200K-$500K

2017 Residential Historic Renovation

This Project Is A Model of Sustainability:

The owners’ vision for the eight-acre estate—a new historic landmark—is to turn the grounds into a model for water conservation, natural resource management, and small organic farming methods. The goal is to apply principles of permaculture along with 21st century design and technology to develop systems that produce more resources
than the property uses.

REDUCE
• 100 kW photovoltaic system provides more power than will be
used on site.
• Three-phase electrical power uses less conductor material to
transmit electrical power.
• High-efficiency heat pump heats and cools the home with a
multi-zoned, forced air system.
• Icynene insulation was added to the attic and blown-in
cellulose green fiber insulation was added to 2x4, 2x8, and
2x12 walls via two inch holes, then covered with styrofoam
plugs and plastered over.
• 1/4” Low-E laminate glass replaced the original window
glass in order to improve the home’s energy efficiency and
resistance to wildfires.
• Ultra low-flow plumbing fixtures replaced original fixtures in a
style that echoed the original architectural period.
• Zero VOC finishes were used throughout to ensure a healthy
indoor environment.

REUSE
The following original historic elements were also restored and
reused:
• Harvested and repurposed existing wall + floor tile
• Kitchen cupboards
• Window + door hardware and frames
• Where original hardware has been lost or cannot be reused,
salvaged hardware or new hardware, made to match the existing, has been used.

RECYCLE
• Every drop of water that falls on this property will stay on the property and be used to irrigate the landscape or recharge the groundwater basin. In addition, greywater will be used to irrigate plantings near the main house and new pool house. Most of the landscape will provide food or shade or both.