JWC AWARDS

Möbius wins the 2024, Platinum Overall Home of the Year and earns a magazine cover!

Set on a Gulf to Bay barrier island property, this residence was requested by the owners to be a contemporary home that avoided the ubiquitous look of “the white modern boxes” that were proliferating along the island. The homeowners sought an architecture that blurred the boundary between nature and architecture, land and water, straight lines and curved forms. To this end, the architects proposed what was ultimately coined the “split-level hugger plan,” a hybrid plan that borrows from the American suburban split-level house type, joins it (loosely) with a modified courtyard model, and elevates the whole to respond to the Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain requirements and coastal resiliency standards of construction. The outcome is a response to the relationships inherent in building on a barrier island – on land that is bounded on the bay with its tea-colored brackish water and mangroves, rises gently toward the coastal strand that flourishes with native beach grasses and sea grape trees, and descends to the shallow beaches of the Gulf of Mexico (a veritable essay in Southwest Florida coastal habitats). The architectural response to this program and landscape relationship was one of sinuous lines, nonorthogonal form and inflection toward the Gulf and Bay. Materials like stucco, tabby, glass, wood and ground concrete floor slabs were chosen to endure the corrosive coastal environment. The landscape ground plane wraps around, up and under the home, suggesting that architecture and site are inseparable. The continuity of the architectural lines, hovering and tapering roof planes, and soffits that confine and release interior spaces, together speak a language that is neither rational nor unwelcome (in this context).

ARCHITECT: SWEET SPARKMAN ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS CONTRACTOR/BUILDER: JOSH WYNNE CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPE: JOHN WHEELER LANDSCAPE, INC. PHOTOGRAPHER: RYAN GAMMA

Gamma Beta wins the 2022, Platinum Home of the Year under $1M and earns a magazine cover!

Triangle Ranch wins the 2022, Platinum Home of the Year/Best Renovation and earns a magazine feature!

Mike's Hammock wins the 2020 SRQ Magazine Platinum Best Overall Home under $1M and Platinum Best Sustainability/Green Home!

SeaThru wins the 2020 SRQ Magazine Platinum Best Landscape!

Rancho dá Flórida wins the 2020 SRQ Magazine Gold Best Overall Home $1M-$2M!

Osprey Landing wins the 2020 SRQ Magazine Silver Best Landscape!

BEST CONTRACTOR Josh Wynne Construction

Who do you call when you need some work done on your home? Our readers recommend many of the region’s top builders when it comes to contract service. Reader fave JOSH WYNNE CONSTRUCTION laid a foundation of support to secure the Platinum award. VOIGT BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION built its way to the Gold win, while the NAUTILUS HOMES bid secured a Silver. JOHN CANNON HOMES had enough references from our readers to land a Bronze-winning contract. -JO

Sue Drost (on Josh Wynne Construction): They are outstanding in every department. Pays attention to every detail to make sure all is done right, environmentally responsible, does a thorough consultation to ensure customer’s interests are met and budget is met. Quality in every area! Devin Harms (on Voigt Brothers Construction): Clean jobsites and happy customers with beautiful fi nishes. Each house looks fantastic when fi nished and they never cut corners. Michael Zuppardo (on Nautilus Homes): Amazing people who care about results! Thomas Barrell (on John Cannon Home): So easy to work with! Willing to make changes. High-quality work. Quality of work and materials. Platinum WinnerJosh Wynne Construction / Gold Winner- Voigt Brothers Construction / Silver Winner- Nautilus Homes / Bronze Winner- John Cannon Homes

Rancho da Flórida wins the BALA for Green Custom Home at the International Builder's Show in Las Vegas!

The home sits on a working 40-acre ranch. The structure is made up of three primary volumes, each separated by generous dog trots, and all under one  butterfly roof. The roof design simplifies the capture of rain water, and expands views across the ranch and lake under a deep porch eave. It also captures prevailing west breezes, funneling them into the outdoor areas and dog trots. 

The home features more outdoor living area than it has air-conditioned space. Deep eaves, well considered spaces on various parts of the architecture, huge operable screens, and consideration of wind patterns make these spaces comfortable for year-round use, allowing for less conditioned space in the build.  Material selections were influenced by both the local landscape and the client’s Brazilian heritage.The home is fully elevated, but it is rooted by columnar elements of clay brick and elevated planters of exposed concrete. In the guest rooms, bookshelves were built from a slab of reclaimed Guanacast  (Brazilian tree), recovered locally following Hurricane Irma.  It is the most energy efficient home in Florida, and among the most energy-efficient homes ever built. It has a HERS index of minus 31 and is certified Emerald by NGBS.

FROM THE JUDGES

"The house is well composed and has a great indoor-outdoor connection and sightlines." The judges praised the master bath and the patio.  

7x winner!

Grand Aurora - Solar Energy Home - Osprey Landing

Silver Award - Best Kitchen Design for Custom/Spec/One-of-a-Kind Home - Osprey Landing

Silver Award - Best Bath Design for Custom/Spec/One-of-a-Kind Home - Osprey Landing

Silver Award - Green Construction - Osprey Landing

Silver Award - Solar Energy Home - Osprey Landing

Silver Award - Energy Efficient Home - Osprey Landing

BEST OVERALL HOME — BETWEEN $1-$2 MILLION

PLATINUM—SEATHRU HOUSE

This project started with an effort to preserve and restore a mid-century modern gem. The original house was a great example of our local mid-century vernacular, but it was in a state of deterioration that required heavy repair. FEMA regulations prevented our efforts. The features that were most attractive about that old house became important parts of the design program. The house needed a humble frontage, an inviting entrance on the corner lot access, a fantastic view of the waterfront, as well as a courtyard and guest space. It needed to feel close to the ground while meeting FEMA standards. To place the home low on the lot, we created a grade level courtyard access that lifts you towards the main space or the guest space, once inside. The spaces are connected by a tectonic series of columns that float an overhead canopy; an advancement of a detail that is found in the roots of the original home. From the guest space, the street side is shielded while the courtyard is the focus. The main living space is all that stands between the guests and the waterfront. The primary walls of the great room are nearly solid glass, allowing everyone to appreciate the views of the courtyard and waterfront. When entering the front door, a long art hall, flanked by a stone anchor wall, draws your eye through the cantilevered sitting room and out to the bay. A walk up the floating stairs delivers to you more art space and four main bedrooms. Our client asked us to create a home to raise their family in. It was to be warm, comfortable, inviting, elegant, pay homage to our area and the history of the land itself, all while maintaining an air of timelessness. SeaThru House was our answer.

Architect: Sweet Sparkman Architects, Jerry Sparkman, AIA   Contractor: Josh Wynne Construction   Interior Design: Finishes, Dwell Interiors; Furniture, Chelsea Dunbar of Blu Homes  Kitchen Cabinets: Metro Cabinetry   Bathroom: Vanity, Pennenga Creative, Greg Pennenga  Landscape:Borden Landscape, Tim Borden  Pool By: Pools by Ron, Ron Schulz  Photographer: Ryan Gamma Photography  Other: Project Manager, Jimmy Thornton, Associate, AIA.

BEST OVERALL HOME — BETWEEN $1-$2 MILLION

GOLD—OSPREY LANDING

On a site overlooking the widest part of Sarasota Bay, the Osprey Landing house masterfully integrates living space and landscape.  Approaching the house, you cross a forecourt garden ascending a series of terraces to arrive at the front door.   The house is organized as two wings flanking a central living space--a soaring great room with floor to ceiling glass, affording a sweeping panorama of Sarasota Bay.  The South wing has the kids’ suite and guest room above garages that face a side street. The North wing has the master suite including a floating contemplation space that gazes back into the forecourt garden.  The bay side of the house is a terraced landscape of outdoor living spaces overlooking a vast lawn that slopes down to the water.  The main level has an outdoor kitchen and dining area with retractable screens.  From here, a monumental stair leads down to a multi-level pool with a patio island and fire pit, the upper levels include a balcony off the guest bedroom and a roof terrace. Each outdoor space offers a different perspective on the shoreline and across the bay. The interior is punctuated by bright colors and vivid patterns in wood and tile that reflect the distinct tastes and personality of the individual family members.  The split-level floor plan maximizes the livable space within the allotted building footprint of this 5000-square-foot tropical modern home.

Architect: Mark Sultana, AIA, NCARB-DSDG   Contractor / Builder : Josh Wynne Construction  Interior Design: Ana Santa Maria, Apex Studio  Kitchen Cabinets: Metro Cabinet Company  Bathroom: Metro Cabinet Company  Landscape: Borden Landscape Design  Pool By: Ron Schultz Pools Photographer: Ryan Gamma Photography

BEST BATHROOM

PLATINUM—SEATHRU HOUSE

Created to preserve the views, the SeaThru house was built with large, expansive windows facing the waterfront to allow everyone to appreciate the views of the Sarasota Bay. All spaces in the SeaThru house, even the guesthouse at the extreme eastern side of the site, are afforded the same wide open views. The master bathroom is no exception. Designed with uninterrupted glass from bedroom to bathroom, with no wall or door to break the space, the bathroom capitalizes on the waterfront. Together, the master bedroom and bathroom provide broader views than each space allows on its own. The materials used in the space were carefully chosen to continue the same color palette as the exterior. With muted colors, the attention is drawn away from the finishes and focus is given to the large floor-to-ceiling windows highlighting the waterfront. A custom vanity artfully crafted out of solid walnut was designed for the space and intended to feel like a freestanding piece of furniture. A low-profile tub and glass shower give the functionality desired of a master bathroom, while staying minimal enough to enhance the large windows and visibility to the outdoors. 

Architect: Sweet Sparkman Architects, Jerry Sparkman, AIA   Contractor: Josh Wynne Construction   Interior Design: Finishes, Dwell Interiors; Furniture, Chelsea Dunbar of Blu Homes  Kitchen Cabinets: Metro Cabinetry   Bathroom: Vanity, Pennenga Creative, Greg Pennenga  Landscape:Borden Landscape Design, Tim Borden  Pool By: Pools by Ron, Ron Schulz  Photographer: Ryan Gamma Photography  Other: Project Manager, Jimmy Thornton, Associate.

BEST GREAT ROOM

PLATINUM—SEATHRU HOUSE

The transparent Great Room, at the core of SeaThru House, simultaneously affords generous views to the bay from nearly every point on the property, while also seamlessly linking the interior and exterior space. The small guest suite to the east of the site was organized to take full advantage of the site lines through the floor-to-ceiling glass, while the cantilevered den space was “pulled” aside to avoid blocking those same views. The primary walls of the Great Room are nearly solid glass, allowing everyone to appreciate the waterfront. Through the space, you can see the undulating topography of the backyard that provides sweeping views of the bay and Lido Key in the distance. The floating feature staircase above a monolithic plinth creates a beautiful focal point of the room, while keeping a thin steel profile allowing minimal obstruction of views. The furniture with low profiles and open frames, complement the light and open intention of the space. The Great Room, with its emphasis on light and views through the layout and floor-to-ceiling windows, allow the concept to carry through the home by connecting physically through architecture and visually through open visibility from main house, courtyard, guesthouse, and backyard ocean views. 

Architect: Sweet Sparkman Architects, Jerry Sparkman, AIA   Contractor: Josh Wynne Construction   Interior Design: Finishes, Dwell Interiors; Furniture, Chelsea Dunbar of Blu Homes  Kitchen Cabinets: Metro Cabinetry   Bathroom: Vanity, Pennenga Creative, Greg Pennenga  Landscape:Borden Landscape Design, Tim Borden  Pool By: Pools by Ron, Ron Schulz  Photographer: Ryan Gamma Photography  Other: Project Manager, Jimmy Thornton, Associate, AIA

BEST SUSTAINABILITY-GREEN

PLATINUM—OSPREY LANDING

This state-of-the-art new home has many visually striking features. Clean lines, cantilevered structural elements, and a dramatic rear elevation designed to maximize long water views are obvious to anyone who looks at it. However, this incredible home is more than meets the eye; Durability, energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, healthy site considerations, material selections and waste reduction were primary project goals in the design and construction of this modern beauty. The vicinity of this site to the airport carried additional testing for sound mitigation into the home. Incredible attention to detail while insulating, and a premium glass and frame system ensure the tightest envelope imaginable for air intrusion and sound transfer. The pearly white exterior and white reflective roof assembly helped to reduce heat load while a high SEER, variable speed HVAC system creates a comfortable indoor environment while managing energy consumption. The modern palette uses locally sourced materials with high recycled material content to make statements where intended. Focus was placed on areas that the structure could be exposed to reveal its own beauty. Energy-saving appliances, ventilation, and tank-less gas water heaters, as well as LED lighting and a lighting control system all help to ensure that no power is wasted. A 11.52KW Solar array makes up the small difference in consumption.  During construction, 90 percent of the construction waste was recycled and most of the major construction materials feature recycled material content. This home is Certified Emerald under the National Green Building System and is Certified Zero Energy. With a HERS index of minus 7, this home regularly produces more power than it uses. 

Architect: Mark Sultana, AIA, NCARB—DSDG  Contractor/Builder: Josh Wynne Construction  Interior Design: Ana Santa Maria, Apex Studio  Kitchen Cabinets: Metro Cabinet Company  Bathroom: Metro Cabinet Company  Landscape: Borden Landscape Design  Pool By: Ron Schulz Pools Photographer: Ryan Gamma Photography

Award of Excellence/Merit Award for New Work

SeaThru House

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14x Winner!

Golden Aurora - Best in Show - Mike’s Hammock

Grand Aurora - Best Custom Home Under 4,000 sq. ft. - SeaThru

Grand Aurora - Best Interior Design $1M-$2M - SeaThru

Grand Aurora - Best Interior Detailing $1M-$2M - SeaThru

Grand Aurora - Solar Energy Home - BeachHaus

Grand Aurora - Energy Efficient Home - BeachHaus

Silver Aurora - Best Custom Home Under 4,000 sq. ft. - Mike’s Hammock

Silver Aurora - Best Custom Home Under 4,000 sq. ft. - BeachHaus

Silver Aurora - Green Construction - BeachHaus

COMPASSHAUS, SILVER AWARD, GREEN

Site: Longboat Key, Fla.

Entrant/Builder: Josh Wynne Construction

Architect: Jonathan Parks, Solstice Architects

Interior Designer: Pamela Holladay, Siebert Architects

Photographer: Ryan Gamma Photography

Size: 4,490 sf

Hard cost, excluding land: $350-$400/sf

Completion: August 2016

This LEED Platinum coastal modern home features sleek lines, cantilevered structural elements, and a rear elevation with floor-to-ceiling fenestration that provides dramatic views of the Intracoastal Waterway and adjoining bay. The white exterior and Energy Star-rated roof assembly help reduce heat gain. Many of the interior surfaces are painted white, which augments extensive daylighting.

Other green elements include a high-SEER variable-speed HVAC system, tankless water heaters, LED lights, a lighting control system, and a 10.23-kW solar array. Construction consisted of mostly locally sourced materials with high recycled content. FEMA regulations required extra height, creating great views in all directions; meanwhile, attention to craftsmanship and durability will further ensure the home will hold up to storms.

16x Winner!

Golden Aurora - Best in Show -  CompassHaus

Grand Aurora - Best Custom Home, 4,000-6,000 sq. ft. - Compass Haus

Aurora Award - Best Kitchen, $1-$2M - Bay Shore

Aurora Award - Best Kitchen, Over $2M - CompassHaus

Grand Aurora - Best Bath, Over $2M - CompassHaus

Aurora Award - Best Interior Detailing, $1-$2M - Bay Shore

Aurora Award - Green Construction - CompassHaus

Grand Aurora - Solar Energy Home - CompassHaus

Grand Aurora - Water Wise - CompassHaus

Grand Aurora - Energy Efficient - CompassHaus

COMPASSHAUS Platinum Best Overall Home

JOSH WYNNE CONSTRUCTION

CompassHaus is so named because of its careful setting on a peninsular lot on the Sarasota Bayfront, as well as a nod to its Bauhaus roots. The lot offers large bay views and is flanked by three canals, each with their own interesting views and challenges. The primary views of the master and common spaces focus north, up the Intracoastal Waterway. The challenge was to align the spaces, in all three dimensions, in such a way that each private space had a unique water view while the common spaces could enjoy them all. This task was not easy considering the unique lot shape, onerous setbacks, FEMA and daylight plane requirements of the local authority. CompassHaus is intended to be a minimalist design so that only the owners’ modern art collection and nature itself are the focus from the interior. A few noble gestures were made to remind occupants that this home was built by human hands. A massive, exposed concrete radius wall greets you at the entry, alongside a long easterly bay view, giving scale and perspective as well as juxtaposition. The stair treads “float” off of this wall. Terrazzo floors, flush base and casings and a level-5 finish serve to offer no visual distraction and allow light to flood the spaces evenly. There are generous outdoor living spaces on each level of the home, each offering a unique experience depending on the weather and the time of day. The rooftop deck features an outdoor kitchen and a hand-crafted concrete fire table. The pool is elevated to relate to the living level, offering a stunning relationship to the form and to the natural environment. The home has a relatively large volume, which was required in order to comply with the many applicable codes. As such, every effort was made to reduce materials, waste, energy and water. This home is LEED Platinum Certified, EnergyStar Certified, EPA Indoor Air + Certified and Certified Zero Energy.

Architect: Jonathan Parks Contractor: Josh Wynne Builder: Josh Wynne Interior Design: Pamela Holladay Carpets and Flooring: La Casa Tile (wood floors) Steward- Melon (terrazzo) Landscape: Tim Borden Pool: Ron Schulz Other: Two Trails Photography: Ryan Gamma

COMPASSHAUS Platinum Best Kitchen

JOSH WYNNE CONSTRUCTION

CompassHaus is so named because of its careful setting on a peninsular lot on the Sarasota Bayfront, as well as a nod to its Bauhaus roots. The lot offers large bay views and is flanked by three canals, each with their own interesting views and challenges. The primary views of the master and common spaces focus north, up the Intracoastal Waterway. The challenge was to align the spaces, in all three dimensions, in such a way that each private space had a unique water view while the common spaces could enjoy them all. This task was not easy considering the unique lot shape, onerous setbacks, FEMA and daylight plane requirements of the local authority. CompassHaus is intended to be a minimalist design so that only the owners’ modern art collection and nature itself are the focus from the interior. A few noble gestures were made to remind occupants that this home was built by human hands. A massive, exposed concrete radius wall greets you at the entry, alongside a long easterly bay view, giving scale and perspective as well as juxtaposition. The stair treads “float” off of this wall. Terrazzo floors, flush base and casings and a level-5 finish serve to offer no visual distraction and allow light to flood the spaces evenly. There are generous outdoor living spaces on each level of the home, each offering a unique experience depending on the weather and the time of day. The rooftop deck features an outdoor kitchen and a hand-crafted concrete fire table. The pool is elevated to relate to the living level, offering a stunning relationship to the form and to the natural environment. The home has a relatively large volume, which was required in order to comply with the many applicable codes. As such, every effort was made to reduce materials, waste, energy and water. This home is LEED Platinum Certified, EnergyStar Certified, EPA Indoor Air + Certified and Certified Zero Energy.

Architect: Jonathan Parks Contractor: Josh Wynne Builder: Josh Wynne Interior Design: Pamela Holladay Carpets and Flooring: La Casa Tile (wood floors) Steward- Melon (terrazzo) Landscape: Tim Borden Pool: Ron Schulz Other: Two Trails Photography: Ryan Gamma

COMPASSHAUS Platinum Best Bathroom

JOSH WYNNE CONSTRUCTION

CompassHaus is so named because of its careful setting on a peninsular lot on the Sarasota Bayfront, as well as a nod to its Bauhaus roots. The lot offers large bay views and is flanked by three canals, each with their own interesting views and challenges. The primary views of the master and common spaces focus north, up the Intracoastal Waterway. The challenge was to align the spaces, in all three dimensions, in such a way that each private space had a unique water view while the common spaces could enjoy them all. This task was not easy considering the unique lot shape, onerous setbacks, FEMA and daylight plane requirements of the local authority. CompassHaus is intended to be a minimalist design so that only the owners’ modern art collection and nature itself are the focus from the interior. A few noble gestures were made to remind occupants that this home was built by human hands. A massive, exposed concrete radius wall greets you at the entry, alongside a long easterly bay view, giving scale and perspective as well as juxtaposition. The stair treads “float” off of this wall. Terrazzo floors, flush base and casings and a level-5 finish serve to offer no visual distraction and allow light to flood the spaces evenly. There are generous outdoor living spaces on each level of the home, each offering a unique experience depending on the weather and the time of day. The rooftop deck features an outdoor kitchen and a hand-crafted concrete fire table. The pool is elevated to relate to the living level, offering a stunning relationship to the form and to the natural environment. The home has a relatively large volume, which was required in order to comply with the many applicable codes. As such, every effort was made to reduce materials, waste, energy and water. This home is LEED Platinum Certified, EnergyStar Certified, EPA Indoor Air + Certified and Certified Zero Energy.

Architect: Jonathan Parks Contractor: Josh Wynne Builder: Josh Wynne Interior Design: Pamela Holladay Carpets and Flooring: La Casa Tile (wood floors) Steward- Melon (terrazzo) Landscape: Tim Borden Pool: Ron Schulz Other: Two Trails Photography: Ryan Gamma

COMPASSHAUS Platinum Best Sustainable/Green Home

JOSH WYNNE CONSTRUCTION

Our clients’ vision was that of a minimalist structure, built beyond the code in terms of structure, systems and performance. The goal was to create the home in such a way that we could reduce our dependency on human infrastructure and also reduce risks related to hurricanes and other storms. The home features great works of modern art so it was imperative that much thought was given to natural and artificial light, as well as a controlled indoor air environment. The home had to be Net Zero Energy and LEED Platinum Certified, reduce water consumption to a minimum, take advantage of all of the incredible views that the site offered and offer a great indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The home is elevated well beyond FEMA’s requirements to reduce flood risks, and the structure was engineered to minimize risk of wind damage in any storm. These efforts will reduce the risk of future repairs and ongoing maintenance. We balanced the need for views, passive lighting and passive ventilation with that of conserving energy by using ultra-high performance windows and glass. The HVAC system is engineered and tested to its maximum performance and efficiency using the latest technology. Indoor spaces feature easy to clean, seamless finishes such as terrazzo floors, flush trim and level-5 paperless drywall, adding durability as well as reflective surfaces to bounce natural light. One hundred percent automated LED lighting picks up where nature leaves off. The envelope is ultra-insulated. Performance testing showed it in the top 1 percent of all Energy Star homes. Only Water Sense fixtures were used to conserve water. All of the roof run-off is plumbed for capture in cisterns located in the crawl space for use in irrigation. An optimized solar array is in place to pick up where our conservation efforts left off. This home is LEED Platinum Certified, EnergyStar Certified, EPA Indoor Air + Certified and Certified Zero Energy.

Architect: Jonathan Parks Contractor: Josh Wynne Builder: Josh Wynne Interior Design: Pamela Holladay Carpets and Flooring: La Casa Tile (wood floors) Steward- Melon (terrazzo) Landscape: Tim Borden Pool: Ron Schulz Other: Two Trails Photography: Ryan Gamma

COMPASSHAUS Silver Best Landscape

JOSH WYNNE CONSTRUCTION

CompassHaus is so named because of its careful setting on a peninsular lot on the Sarasota Bayfront, as well as a nod to its Bauhaus roots. The lot offers large bay views and is flanked by threecanals, each with their own interesting views and challenges. The primary views of the master and common spaces focus north, up the Intracoastal Waterway. The rear elevation opens up the to the Sarasota Bayfront. The landscape was critical to this project. The minimalist goals of the architecture translated to the landscape design. Several of the larger species were in place and nursed to health during construction. The rest of the landscape was intentionally set to lend scale and soften the rigid forms of the architecture, all while ensuring that views were not obstructed, but rather enhanced. Only Florida-friendly, drought-tolerant plants were used and site permeability was maximized. All of the roof run-off is diverted to the basement where rainwater cisterns can capture enough water to service the irrigation needs. Only brass-bodied, LED landscape lighting was used. Rainwater on the site is managed through low-slope swales with “fluffed” earth to speed absorption and minimize bay impacts. A bay-friendly maintenance program is in place to help maintain the integrity of the local waterways.

Architect: Jonathan Parks Contractor: Josh Wynne Builder: Josh Wynne Interior Design: Pamela Holladay Carpets and Flooring: La Casa Tile (wood floors) Steward- Melon (terrazzo) Landscape: Tim Borden Pool: Ron Schulz Other: Two Trails Photography: Ryan Gamma

3x Winner!

Grand Aurora - Green Construction - Sea Breeze

Aurora Award - Water Wise - Sea Breeze

Grand Aurora - Energy Efficient Home - Energy Efficient Home - Sea Breeze

Best in Green (BIG) Awards was held at the IBS Live Booth in the South hall. This is the second year of a new green awards program that focuses on integration. Instead of a completely separate awards program, green and sustainable categories have been incorporated into many of NAHB’s other award programs, including the Best in American Living Awards, The Nationals, the 50+ Housing Awards, the multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards and the Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Marketing and Home Design for systems-built homes. If you win a green or sustainable award in any of these programs, you are automatically entered to win a Best in Green Award. Best in Green categories include: 50+ Home or Community, Single-Family, Production Home, Single-Family Custom Home, Multifamily Project, Interior Project, Remodeling Project, Development, Sales and Marketing Strategy, Systems-Built Home and ICC 700 National Green Building Standard.

The top category: Single-Family Custom Home featured three Florida Builders, we won top honors!

Category Winner: Josh Wynne Construction for their Lotus on Orange Project

3x Winner

The Best in American Living Awards (BALA) is the nation's premier award program continually redefining design excellence for the entire residential building industry. It spotlights the most creative and innovative builders, remodelers, architects, residential and building designers, developers, land planners and interior designers in the nation. Every year, the awards program, sponsored by NAHB Design Committee, recognizes good design in single-family and multifamily homes of all types and sizes, communities, interior design, remodeling and rental developments.

Since its inception the BALA awards have been recognized throughout the industry as the premier design awards, with past associations with Better Homes and Garden and BUILDER magazines. Professional Builder again join the NAHB Design Committee as a media sponsor for the 2015 awards cycle.

As a leader in design for home and community, the BALA awards program has grown over the years to include categories in green building, senior and student housing and affordable housing. Recognition of BALA has even extended beyond our borders with the inclusion of international categories that capture the spirit of the Best in American Living.

Lotus on Orange |

South Atlantic Bala

One-of-a-Kind Custom or Spec Home 3,501-4,500 sq ft Bala

Green Built Bala- Platinum

Project TeamBuilder: Josh Wynne Construction

Architect: Leader Design Studio

Sustainable Consultant: Two Trails Inc.

Interior Designer: SAWA Desig

23x Winner

2015 Golden Aurora Best of Show: 1414 S Osprey (tie)

2015 Golden Aurora Best of Show:  Lotus on Orange (tie)

Grand, Detached Single-Family: 1414 S Osprey

Grand, Custom Home: Lotus on Orange

Grand, Energy Efficient Home: Lotus on Orange

Grand, Water Wise Home: 1414 S Osprey

Grand, Solar Energy House: Lotus on Orange

Grand, Natural Gas Home: 1414 S Osprey

Grand Aurora, Best of State: 1414 S Osprey

Aurora, Detached Single-Family Home: 1414 S Osprey

Aurora, Custom Home: Phoenix

Aurora, Custom Home: Lotus on Orange

Aurora, Energy Efficient Home: 1414 S Osprey

Aurora, Energy Efficient Home: Phoenix

Aurora, Energy Efficient Home: Lotus on Orange

Aurora, Water Wise Home: 1414 S Osprey

Aurora, Water Wise Home: Phoenix

Aurora, Water Wise Home: Lotus on Orange

Aurora, Solar Energy House: Lotus on Orange

Aurora, Natural Gas Home: 1414 S Osprey

Aurora, Natural Gas Home: Lotus on Orange

Aurora, Green Construction: 1414 S Osprey

Aurora, Green Construction: Lotus on Orange

2x Winner!

Best Custom Home - South Atlantic Region

Best Sustainable/Green Home

TipTopHaus is the evolution of the Bauhaus architectural movement of days past. The clean lines and simple form fit perfectly into the waterfront infill community where it stands, inspired by the rich vernacular architecture of the famous surrounding neighborhood. TipTopHaus embodies the principles of contemporary and sustainable design. Naturally beautiful materials from the area highlight the stature of this home: the crisp form is tempered with a rich palette of natural and sustainable materials such as cypress wood, bamboo and concrete. Advanced technologies including iPhone-operated lighting, security, and entertainment and solar photo-voltaics serve to further the performance ability of this home. Stunning geometry, an amazing play of light and shadow from within, and unparalleled gulf and bay views from the tip top of this house are its defining features.

2x Winner!

LEED FOR HOMES- Best Project TipTopHaus

LEED Business of the Year- Josh Wynne Construction

2014 Golden Aurora Award: TipTopHaus, Energy Efficient Home

Best of State: Florida, TipTopHaus, Energy Efficient Home

Grand Aurora: TipTopHaus, Energy Efficient Home

Grand Aurora: Fish Camp, Energy Efficient Home

Aurora: Fish Camp, Energy Efficient Home

Aurora: TipTopHaus, Energy Efficient Home

Aurora: TipTopHaus, Water Wise Home

Aurora: TipTopHaus, Solar Energy Home

Aurora: Fish Camp, Natural Gas

Aurora: TipTopHaus, Natural Gas

The Pearl wins the 2013 Platinum BALA for Best Green Home in America at the International Builder's Show in Las Vegas!

2012 Energy Value Housing Award presented by the EPA at International Builder's Show Orlando

Honored to receive this prestigious award for our achievements in energy reduction!

2011 USGBC Home of the Year

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of the 2011 LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and home builders who have demonstrated leadership in the residential building marketplace. The awards will be presented during the Residential Summit on Thursday, Oct. 6, during the 2011 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo held in Toronto. The 2011 award categories recognize innovative multi and single family projects, production builders, affordable housing projects and developers, an overall commitment to LEED for Homes, and Project of the Year.

Power Haus, built by Josh Wynne Construction, received the award for Outstanding Single Family Project. Passive ventilation, cooling and lighting, coupled with innovative use of cutting-edge technologies earned the Sarasota, Fla. home the lowest Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score on record in the U.S. The high-design, high-performing home actually produces more energy than it consumes.

Grand Aurora Custom Green Home – Power Haus

Grand Aurora Energy Efficient Home – Power Haus

Grand Aurora Custom Home One of a kind 1mil-2mil – Power Haus

Grand Aurora Solar Energy House – Power Haus

Grand Aurora Natural Gas Home – Trade Winds

Aurora  Interior Detailing 1mil-2mil – Power Haus

Aurora Bath 1mil-2mil – Power Haus

Aurora Kitchen 1mil-2mil – Power Haus

Aurora Custom One of a kind 1mil-2mil – Power Haus

Aurora Green Custom Home – Power Haus

Aurora Water Wise – Power Haus

Aurora Energy Efficient – Power Haus

Aurora Solar – Power Haus

Aurora Interior Detailing 500k-1mil – Trade Winds

Aurora Custom Home One of a kind 500k-750k – Trade Winds

Aurora Custom Green Home 500k-1mil – Trade Winds

Aurora Energy Efficient – Trade Winds

Aurora Natural Gas – Trade Winds

JOSH WYNNE CONSTRUCTION WAS VOTED THE AREA’S ‘BEST BUILDER’ AND ‘MOST INNOVATIVE THINKER” IN SRQ MAGAZINE’S 2011 BEST OF LOCAL EDITION.

Josh Wynne Construction wins SRQ Magazine’s Best of Local 2011 for Best Builder and Most Innovative Thinker. This is the second year in a row that Josh was recognized as Sarasota’s Best Builder. Josh was voted Sarasota’s Most Innovative Thinker this year

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BASF BUILDERS CHALLENGE Winner!

Honored to receive prestigious awards for building the most efficient homes in the US!

-Grand Aurora Award SEBC Best Energy Efficient Home

-Aurora Award SEBC Green Construction

-Aurora Award SEBC Energy Efficient Home

-Grand Aurora Award SEBC Best Affordable Green Construction

-Grand Aurora Award SEBC Best Energy Efficient Home

-Grand Aurora Award SEBC Best Natural Gas Home

-Aurora Award SEBC Water Efficient Home

-Aurora Award SEBC Green Construction

-Aurora Award SEBC Energy Efficient Home

-Aurora Award SEBC Natural Gas Home

-Aurora Award SEBC Affordable Green Construction