Here are the trade partners, subs and suppliers to the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes builders. These pages have been pulled from the official Plan Book; just toggle the full screen (upper right corner) to have the names / pages appear a bit larger. We want to officially thank each and every one of them for their amazing partnership in making the 2009 Parade a reality and success. It doesn’t happen without them! (They are categorized by the homebuilder that used them.)
Archive for the ‘Dani Homes’ Category
Knight, Duffy and Gossing Take Top 2009 Parade Awards
Leading the pack with 12 awards, Kevin Knight was the standout in the crowd at the annual awards ceremony that took place tonight at the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes preview party at Tartan Ridge in Dublin. Knight’s generational farm house with reclaimed wood floors, a live roof garden, an 18 foot retractable wall into a central courtyard garden, unique floor plan and overall design set the entry apart.
Duffy Homes by Michael Edwards with its French country chateau adorned with original antiques from Provence, dramatic interior stone wall, elegant first floor master suite and functional floor plan came in with eight awards.
Gossing Construction, which won best exterior architecture for its unique craftsman-style approach, also won five more awards highlighting it’s stunning entryway, greatroom and inviting arts & crafts interiors.
Below you will find a complete list of all award winners and accompanying photos for each category. We encourage you to make sure to visit the Parade to see these building, design and landscape awardees in person.
Many thanks to the nine judges (listed with the awards) who took a whole day out of their busy schedules to help with the judging on Wednesday. Touring eleven homes with a critical eye was a big job and we appreciate their service to the BIA!
Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a 2 page summary of everything you wanted to know about the Parade, and more. If we missed a question, please call us at 614-891-0575 or email info@biaparade.com. (To see the full screen, use the toggle button in the top right corner to enlarge the document.)
Builder Countdown with Dani Homes
Today’s featured builder, Dani Homes, brings this year’s parade one of its most aesthetically interesting designs. A Feng Shui theme is carried throughout the house making energy and flow the two words that bring this home’s feel together. Watch this video to learn more about what they consider to be some of their best features.
He’ll throw in a case of Windex.
We aren’t trying to influence the judges, but we think that this may be one of the coolest sinks we saw on our tour this week. Nilay Bhatt, owner of Dani Homes, is shown in the mirror above this beautifully cut glass sink in his first floor powder room. Wait to you see the rest of his modern surprises.
Design Elements: A little Feng Shui anyone?
When you walk in the house being built by Dani Homes, don’t be surprised if you feel a sense of calm and relaxation. Elements based on the practice of traditional Feng Shui are being integrated into the design process.
Feng Shui is based on ancient Chinese traditions and takes on many different forms. All are based on the following principle: Put the right objects in the right place to be in harmony and balance with yourself, nature and the universe.
Dani Homes designer Jenny Frederick of Spice it Up Interiors has consulted with Diana Garber of Intuitive Concepts to maximize benefits and mitigate risks with Feng Shui practices.
For more information on Feng Shui, visit the Intuitive Concepts website.
Exterior Details.
New England Homes / Garth's
As the builders finish their exteriors and head inside their homes, we thought we’d share a few of the exterior details they are bringing to the parade this year. Clearly, there will be no shortage of interesting, eye catching architecture and finishes!
Gossing Homes
Dani Homes
Now that’s a wrap
Nilay Bhatt of Dani Homes knew that the wet winter months would pose a bit of a challenge for buildling his 2009 Parade home. The solution? ZIP System roof & wall sheathing, by Huber Engineered Woods. Click on the video link to watch Nilay and Dave Poff of Carter Lumber explain how the ZIP System works.
Dani Homes from Parade of Homes on Vimeo.
2009 Parade slated for Tartan Ridge
Charlie Driscoll from Edwards Land Company makes the announcement about the site of the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes.
