Steel SIP Home wins Aurora Award

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Holiday, Florida, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) September 6, 2010 --

Marquis Construction & Development, Inc. was awarded the prestigious AURORA Award on Saturday during the Annual Industry Gala in Orlando. The winning entry, the “115 Waterberry” ” in the gated Waterberry Subdivision, is the Best Home in the category for “Best Energy Efficient Home” $325 - $350,000.

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Steel SIP Home wins Aurora Award

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Each year, the AURORA Awards are presented to builders, developers, architects, planners, interior merchandisers, landscape architects and other disciplines actively involved in projects in a 12-state southeastern region plus the Caribbean who have demonstrated excellence in building and design.

“The Aurora Awards are the Grammys of the home building profession,” said Patti Guthrie, 2010 AURORA Award Chair. “The AURORA symbolizes tremendous achievement, honor and distinction among building industry professionals.”

The “115 Waterberry” was one of over 220 entries in this year’s competition. Leading industry professionals judged the entrants.

“Marquis Construction is very proud to be recognized by industry peers,” said Chris Kavala, President of Marquis Construction & Development, Inc.. “Our energy efficient custom homes are planned to provide the homeowner with quality and value in green energy efficient housing .”

The three story “115 Waterberry” provides views of Lake Tarpon and Salt Lake from one of the highest points in Pinellas County. The custom home boasts 3,500 square-feet of air-conditioned living space, four bedrooms, three full baths plus one half bath. The home features an exercise loft with French doors opening to the third floor sun deck. Other features include; Cherry kitchen cabinets, granite tops, all marble floors throughout, 15 SEER HVAC systems, impact glass insulated windows / doors and steel barrel tile roof. The entire structural/thermal shell – walls & roof are constructed entirely with 6” Steel Insulated Panels supplied by www.SipDepot.com , all interior walls are steel framing. The all steel construction provides a safer pest free living environment with superior IAQ (indoor air quality). The steel Sips construction provides the owner with 60% lower utility bills, 53% lower insurance rates for long term sustainable housing. The steel construction is made from recycled materials and is 100% recyclable. Project photos are viewable at http://www.myspace.com/steelsips/photos/albums/steelsip-3-story/430042

The AURORA Award competition is open to builders, architects, interior designers, landscape architects and other home-building professionals in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Marquis Construction also won The Aurora in 2003
A special Thanks to Kelly Lyons with AllTech Structural Engineering, who provided the project structural design (813) 247-7400
For more information: write chris@southernsips.com , call 1-877-321-7477 or visit www.southernsips.com

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