Addison Homes President Earns Green Building Leadership Award
Todd Usher -- president of Addison Homes in Greenville SC -- has received the Leadership in Green Building Award from the US Green Building Council-SC Chapter. He was honored for his “above and beyond” efforts to further the cause of green building in South Carolina.
Greenville, SC, October 05, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The South Carolina Chapter of the US Green Building Council has honored Todd Usher with a 2014 Duke Energy Leadership in Green Building Award.
This award -- presented during the organization’s annual meeting Oct. 1 – recognizes Usher’s “above and beyond” efforts to further the cause of green building in South Carolina.
As president of Greenville SC-based Addison Homes, Usher focuses exclusively on sustainable construction, certifying 100% of his homes to environmental standards such as Energy Star, LEED for Homes, the National Green Building Standard and/or DOE Zero Energy Ready Home. In addition to leading the industry by example, Usher promotes the benefits of green building to the mainstream market via community education and outreach.
“There is established value in green building,” Usher says. “Consumers enjoy significantly lower utility bills along with enhanced comfort and healthier indoor air. The environment benefits from reduced energy consumption and fewer greenhouse emissions. When consumers become educated regarding the value equation for healthy, high performance homes, their decision to build becomes logical.”
Now in its eighth year, the South Carolina Chapter-USGBC Leadership in Green Building awards program recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that show vision, leadership and commitment to the advancement of green building and construction in the state. Other 2014 recipients include: the USC Darla Moore School of Business, Exemplary Project Award; A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School, Green School Award; and Hiren Shah, Keith Sanders Service Award.
“Addison Homes is honored to receive the Duke Energy Green Building Leadership Award and we congratulate our fellow recipients as well,” says Usher. “It is a privilege – and a responsibility – to build increasing awareness of eco-friendly construction.”
About Addison Homes: Addison Homes builds all of its homes to rigorous ENERGY STAR®, National Green Building Standard ICC-700, EarthCraft HouseTM and/or DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standards. As a leader in sustainable, high-performance building, Addison Homes has received numerous awards and recognition including the 2013 Southern Home & Garden Bridge Award for Green Building from the Home Builders Association of Greenville; 2012 Master Certified Green Builder of the Year Award from the National Association of Home Builders; 2011 EarthCraft HouseTM Gold Project of the Year Award; 2011 Green Building Advocate of the Year Award from NAHB; 2011 Certified Graduate Builder of the Year Award from NAHB; 2010 Safety Award for Excellence from NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company; 2010 Finalist, America’s Best Builder Award from BUILDER magazine; 2009 Builder of the Year Award from Greenville HBA; 2008 Individual Environmental Stewardship Award from the Upstate Chapter of the US Green Building Council; Upstate Forever’s 2008 Sustainable Communities Champion; and 2007 EarthCraft HouseTM Regional Builder of the Year Award. For more information, visit www.addison-homes.com.
This award -- presented during the organization’s annual meeting Oct. 1 – recognizes Usher’s “above and beyond” efforts to further the cause of green building in South Carolina.
As president of Greenville SC-based Addison Homes, Usher focuses exclusively on sustainable construction, certifying 100% of his homes to environmental standards such as Energy Star, LEED for Homes, the National Green Building Standard and/or DOE Zero Energy Ready Home. In addition to leading the industry by example, Usher promotes the benefits of green building to the mainstream market via community education and outreach.
“There is established value in green building,” Usher says. “Consumers enjoy significantly lower utility bills along with enhanced comfort and healthier indoor air. The environment benefits from reduced energy consumption and fewer greenhouse emissions. When consumers become educated regarding the value equation for healthy, high performance homes, their decision to build becomes logical.”
Now in its eighth year, the South Carolina Chapter-USGBC Leadership in Green Building awards program recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that show vision, leadership and commitment to the advancement of green building and construction in the state. Other 2014 recipients include: the USC Darla Moore School of Business, Exemplary Project Award; A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School, Green School Award; and Hiren Shah, Keith Sanders Service Award.
“Addison Homes is honored to receive the Duke Energy Green Building Leadership Award and we congratulate our fellow recipients as well,” says Usher. “It is a privilege – and a responsibility – to build increasing awareness of eco-friendly construction.”
About Addison Homes: Addison Homes builds all of its homes to rigorous ENERGY STAR®, National Green Building Standard ICC-700, EarthCraft HouseTM and/or DOE Zero Energy Ready Home standards. As a leader in sustainable, high-performance building, Addison Homes has received numerous awards and recognition including the 2013 Southern Home & Garden Bridge Award for Green Building from the Home Builders Association of Greenville; 2012 Master Certified Green Builder of the Year Award from the National Association of Home Builders; 2011 EarthCraft HouseTM Gold Project of the Year Award; 2011 Green Building Advocate of the Year Award from NAHB; 2011 Certified Graduate Builder of the Year Award from NAHB; 2010 Safety Award for Excellence from NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company; 2010 Finalist, America’s Best Builder Award from BUILDER magazine; 2009 Builder of the Year Award from Greenville HBA; 2008 Individual Environmental Stewardship Award from the Upstate Chapter of the US Green Building Council; Upstate Forever’s 2008 Sustainable Communities Champion; and 2007 EarthCraft HouseTM Regional Builder of the Year Award. For more information, visit www.addison-homes.com.
Contact
Addison Homes
Diane Jackson
864-325-6274
www.addison-homes.com
864-848-2667
Diane Jackson
864-325-6274
www.addison-homes.com
864-848-2667
Contact
Categories