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2022 STARS Awards

2022 STARS Awards

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="||21px|||" da_disable_devices="off|off|off" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" da_is_popup="off" da_exit_intent="off" da_has_close="on" da_alt_close="off" da_dark_close="off" da_not_modal="on" da_is_singular="off" da_with_loader="off" da_has_shadow="on"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_padding="||13px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.18.0" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Celebrating Quality Craftsmanship[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://media-upload-livingstone.s3.amazonaws.com/img/20231129145607/Stars-BABRM-1024x511-1.jpeg" alt="NCHBA 2022 STARS Awards" title_text="Stars-BABRM-1024x511" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||11px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Title" module_class="chronospro-heading green-heading" _builder_version="4.18.0" header_text_align="left" header_2_text_align="left" header_2_text_color="#727272" module_alignment="left" custom_margin="||||false|false" border_style="solid" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"]Best One of a Kind Living Stone Design + Build took home several awards presented by the NCHBA at the annual STARS Awards Ceremony. Most notably, we won Best One of a Kind Home. and Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 3,501 and 4,500 Sq.Ft. Additionally, at the Asheville Stars Gala, Living Stone won the Parade of Homes Award Best In Show for the Crockett Ridge Craftsman home, and multiple awards for the certified green home Reems Creek Retreat. The NC STARS Awards program honors the achievements of home building industry professionals from across North Carolina.   Our Awards NC STARS awards won:Best Design DetailBest Single-Family Custom Home Between 3,501 and 4,500 Sq.Ft: Hawks NestBest One-of-A-Kind Home: Elk Mountain Zen WNC STARS awards won:Best Digital Marketing CampaignBest Green Single-Family HomeBest Home Under 2,500 square feetBest Home Between 3,501-4,500 square feet Parade of Homes awards won:Best in Show: Crockett Ridge CraftsmanGreen Certification: Reems Creek RetreatGold Craftsmanship Award: Absolom’s Wonderland, Crockett Ridge Craftsman      Western NC Builders At the NC STARS Awards, WNC builders took home 40% of the awards! We're proud to be a part of this excellent group of builders. Marketing Professional of the Year – McKenzi Wallin Shook – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Brochure, Newsletter, or Marketing Piece for a Builders, Developer, or Realty Company – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Logo for a Builder or Developer – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Advertisement for a Builder – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Digital Marketing Campaign – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Website for an Associate – Allard & Roberts Interior Design Best Website for a Builder or Developer- Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Interior Merchandising for a Home Under 2,500 Sq. Ft. – Buchanan Construction, LLC Best Interior Merchandising for a Home Between 2,501 to 4,000 Sq. Ft. – ID.ology Interiors & Design Best Interior Merchandising for a Home Over 4,001 Sq. Ft. – Allard & Roberts Interior Design Best Interior Design for a Custom Home Under 2,500 Sq. Ft. – ID.ology Interiors & Design Best Interior Design for a Custom Home Between 2,501 to 4,000 Sq. Ft. – ID.ology Interiors & Design Best Interior Design for a Custom Home Over 4,000 Sq. Ft.- ID.ology Interiors & Design Best Design Detail – Living Stone Design + Build Best Home Landscape Design – Greater Scapes Landscapes Best Outdoor Living Space – Milestone Contracting, LLC Best Green Single-Family Home – Red Tree Builders Best Room Remodel Under $50,000 –Scroggs Construction Services LLC Best Addition Under $100,000 – Semper Fi Custom Remodeling Best Whole House Remodel Under $150,000 – Semper Fi Custom Remodeling Best Historic Preservation or Restoration – Adams and Adams Construction Group, LLC Best Aging or Accessibility Residential Remodel – Semper Fi Custom Remodeling Best Single-Family Custom Home Under 2,500 Sq.Ft. –Red Tree Builders Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 2,501 and 3,500 Sq.Ft. – Milestone Contracting, LLC Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 3,501 and 4,500 Sq.Ft. – Living Stone Design + Build Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 4,501 and 6,000 Sq.Ft. – Sineath Construction Company, Inc. Best One-of-A-Kind Home – Living Stone Design + Build Best HBA Marketing or Communication – Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains Best Government Affairs Initiative – Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains  [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Living Stone chosen as #1  Best Custom Home Builder in NC!

Living Stone chosen as #1 Best Custom Home Builder in NC!

The Best Custom Home Builder in all 50 States: Living Stone wins #1 for NC! The custom home building process can be stressful and overwhelming when you don’t work with the right team. But undertaking this adventure with a talented team of designers and builders under one roof – as you will with a custom home design/build company – the process becomes more efficient, more enjoyable, and ultimately, will result in a dream home that you will be happy to live in for years. The custom home companies on this list combine the services of top-notch architects and high-end general contractors to turn drawings and plans into gorgeous homes, within your budget and timeline. So If you decide to go the route of a design/build firm, sometimes referred to as master builders, we have you covered. We researched thousands of options to come up with this list of the best full-service custom home builders in the country. So whether you are building a contemporary beach home on California’s coast, a ski home in the mountains of Colorado, or a classic cabin in the forests of Vermont, you will find a qualified firm on this list that can help you with your new home project. About our methodology: We considered thousands of professionals while making this list. In addition to professional associations, we heavily weighed recognition the firm has received in the form of awards and press, any prestigious clientele they have worked with, whether or not they collaborate with other top industry professionals, such as interior designers, and what areas they work in, the more exclusive and high-end neighborhoods having greater influence. We also took into account the value of the projects they undertake, years in the business, customer reviews for quality and service, and range of services offered.
Local Asheville Builder Named by NAHB as Certified Green Professional of the Year

Local Asheville Builder Named by NAHB as Certified Green Professional of the Year


January 10, 2017

The National Association of Home Builders last night honored 12 individuals who have excelled in teaching NAHB education courses and for their professionalism as NAHB educational designation holders as the Educators and Designees of the Year. The awards were given during the 2017 International Builders‘ Show® held this week in Orlando, Fla.

“These home building industry professionals definitely ‘walk the walk,’” said 2016 NAHB Education Chair William L. Shaw, Jr., GMR, CGR, GMB, CAPS and CGP, a Houston remodeler and NAHB instructor. “These leaders don’t just talk about the importance of education. They also work to stay current and even ahead of industry trends so they can set an example for the home builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who make up our great Federation.”

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Project Wins National Green Building Award

Project Wins National Green Building Award

Black Mountain, NC, Living Stone Design + Build project, “Rhodo Reno”, is the overall winner for the Best Renovation in the 2017 National Green Building Awards by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

“The NAHB Green Awards represent the best of the best in green building practices and advocacy efforts, and this year’s group of winners is particularly impressive,” said NAHB Chairman Rick Judson, a home builder from Charlotte, N.C. “The demand for green building is growing exponentially, and these honorees are a great example of what can be accomplished in terms of sustainable and energy-efficient building practices.”

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Local Builder Honored with National Design Award – Living Stone Design + Build

Local Builder Honored with National Design Award – Living Stone Design + Build

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Molly Sullivan-Reeves Molly@LivingStoneConstruction.com LivingStoneConstruction.com 828.669.4343 Local Builder Honored with National Design Award Asheville, NC January –A local builder has won a gold award for the One-of-a-Kind Custom Home (2501-3500hsf) category in the 2016 Best in American Living™ Awards (BALA) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The Watkins residence (Swannanoa NC) was a collaborative team effort designed by Vinyet Architecture and built by Living Stone Design + Build. The interiors were designed by ID.ology Interiors & Design. The landscaping was created and installed by Gardens for Living. “The objectives were simple” says Sean Sullivan of Living Stone Design + Build. First we had to design a home with clean lines that came from natural mountain materials. Next, like all of our homes, we had to make it super energy efficient. Our last objective was to create an amazing outdoor living space while maximizing views. The biggest challenge was designing+building in this new style that reflected the clients taste. The objectives were met by utilizing our processes with our design team at ID.ology. The result was a beautifully designed home. The home was certified Green, and super energy efficient, with its geothermal and radiant floor heating systems. And lastly, we created an incredible outdoor living space off the back that includes a pool, pool cabana and firepit, all without interrupting the views. “BALA recognizes the very best in residential home design,” said Karen Kassik-Michelsohn, 2016 BALA subcommittee chair. “The award winners have shown that they are some of the most talented and forward-thinking professionals in their field.” Now in its 33rd year, BALA recognizes outstanding achievement by builders and design professionals in all sectors of the residential housing industry including single-family production, custom, rental, affordable, interiors, remodeling, community and international, based on the principle that good design is not, and should not be, limited to high-priced and/or custom homes. Even the simplest, most affordable homes can receive an award if they showcase good design. Award winners were announced during the annual NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla. Additional Information about the BALA program can be found at bestinamericanliving.com, including the 2016 BALA Portfolio, featuring a review of design trends and project photographs. ##### Living Stone crafts award-winning custom homes that exceed client expectations. Their proven process and strategic partnerships with architects, designers and realtors delivers happier, healthier homes to those seeking their dream life in the mountains.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]