Feb 23 2009
Washington has become a hotbed of green design with top local design firms competing to be the best ecodesigner. On January 24th during a formal evening at the Bethesda North Marriott, 100 projects by 43 of the Washington Metro area's top remodelers and design-build firms received recognition and awards for creativity and craftsmanship.
2nd Level Addition by Ark Contracting
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC Chapter awarded Ark Contracting of Chevy Chase the 2008 Capital COTY (Contractor of the Year) the Grand Prize for Green Remodeling and the Merit Prize for Historical Renovation/Restoration.
"The Capital COTY Awards are the highest honor in the remodeling industry," says Ark founder Noah Blumberg. "We are proud to be recognized for our work in green remodeling - a practice that not only increases your home's energy efficiency, but uses the best environmentally friendly materials and techniques."
Innovative, eco-friendly remodeling practices help to improve indoor air quality, conserve energy and resources, reduce material waste, and increase the use of products that are better for the environment and people. "We strive to reduce waste during construction, and whenever possible use eco-friendly materials and energy saving systems throughout your project reducing our carbon footprint and yours," says De Blumberg. "Part of our job is to educate our clients about all benefits of green remodeling - not only to the environment, but also about possible tax deductions and rebates."