Ravenhill Construction – two awards!

Built by Ravenhill Construction - the Suncrest Residence on Orcas Island, Washington. Designed by Heliotrope Architects.

This is so cool…the island’s Ravenhill Construction was chosen a couple of awards – here’s more from Ravenhill’s Jonathon Hu, in a press release:

1/AIA Seattle Announces 2010 Honor Awards for Washington Architecture

Ravenhill Construction project recognized for defying expectations

Tonight (November 8), the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle chapter honored architects and their project teams from across Washington State for projects exemplifying best examples in a broad array of sectors from residential to commercial.  Award-winning projects, announced at a packed event at the historic Moore Theatre, served as powerful demonstrations of design solutions that were modest, yet sophisticated and each stretching the definition of what is considered “Seattle architecture.”  Project images and information, including project teams can be found online:
http://2010honorawards.aiaseattle.org/winners

The Merit Award was awarded to the Suncrest Residence by Heliotrope Architects and built by Ravenhill Construction. (You can see it on Ravenhill’s site, here.)

“They’re up there with the best in the Pacific Northwest,” says Joseph Herrin of Seattle-based Heliotrope Architects , who worked with Ravenhill on a custom home last year. “The caliber of their craftsmanship is on par with the great contractors here in Seattle.”

Pete

2/Custom Home Magazine 2010 Pacesetter Award
“Located in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state, Ravenhill ranks as one of the region’s premier custom builders.”

Source: CUSTOM HOME Magazine
Publication date: July 1, 2010 – Peter Kilpatrick of Ravenhill Construction has received this award for being a leader in  sustainable construction. Our editors  sought to acknowledge innovation and leadership in sustainable custom building and shed light on the shades of meaning that constitute the label “green builder.” Each of this year’s Pacesetter winners interprets the term differently, applying a custom-designed set of priorities to the implementation of sustainable construction. What they all have in common is a singular devotion to the well-built house—no matter which green pedigree it ultimately may earn. Kilpatrick’s efforts on this project, as well as his endeavors to make his custom homes more sustainable, demonstrate his firm commitment to the environmental and economic sustainability of the San Juan Islands and their residents.

“Kilpatrick tries to use site sensitive low-impact building techniques whenever he can. He’s built many houses with green roofs, and regularly incorporates rainwater catchment into his projects. Recently he’s started to use green certification programs, with even more positive results. “The certifications—such as LEED, NAHBGreen, and Built Green—have really formalized the process,” he says. “It gives a level of legitimacy that wasn’t there in the past.” He also believes the programs can motivate builders, architects, and clients to make their projects greener: “It becomes almost a competitive thing.”

“Kilpatrick also serves on the board of a local affordable housing nonprofit, the San Juan Community Home Trust. After years of preparation, the trust has started the first phase of what eventually will be a 45-acre, mixed-income development in the town of Friday Harbor, where Ravenhill’s office is located. The community will feature low-impact design strategies such as rain-water harvesting, graywater irrigation, and an independent sewer system.”

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