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Countdown to the Parade with Kevin Knight

BIA Homes — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:00:02 +0000

In his idea video, Kevin Knight shares the disappearing act that is one of the star attractions of his Parade home.

Kevin Knight at the BIA Parade of Homes from Parade of Homes on Vimeo.

Countdown to the Parade with New England Homes/Garth’s

BIA Homes — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:23:02 +0000

In their idea video, John Holt from New England Homes explains a new way to think about the words grand and baby — they aren’t just for pianos anymore!

New England Homes/Garth’s at the BIA Parade of Homes from Parade of Homes on Vimeo.

Countdown to the Parade with Weaver Custom Homes

BIA Homes — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:40:58 +0000

Daisy Shamp from Weaver Custom Homes shares the inspiration behind their lower level. We’re wondering when we’ll all be invited over for the first football game (after the flat screen is installed of course!).

Weaver Homes at the 2010 BIA Parade of Homes from Parade of Homes on Vimeo.

Countdown to the Parade with Dani Homes

BIA Homes — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:29:14 +0000

Nilay Bhatt’s inspiration to share this year starts in the kitchen. We’re thinking he needs some calypso music behind his “Island” hopping…enjoy!

Dani Homes at 2010 BIA Parade of Homes from Parade of Homes on Vimeo.

Planning a Parade

BIA Homes — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:20:47 +0000

Parade working group members (back row): Elaine Harvey, Tom Rubey, Lisa Hinson (front row): Patty Sobiach, Eileen Leuby, Scott McAfee and Susan Weil

Many hands make light work… and a good Parade.

A working group has been developed for purposes of planning different aspects of the 2010 BIA Parade. The group consists of representatives from the BIA, various members of the New Albany community, as well as representatives from the site developer, The New Albany Company.

The group will meet regularly over the next several months to brainstorm ideas and plan the many exciting elements that will make this year’s Parade of Homes truly spectacular.

2010 Parade Builders Announced

BIA Homes — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:20:15 +0000

The BIA of Central Ohio and the New Albany Company announced today the list of builders who have committed to building in this year’s BIA Parade of Homes at Ackerly Park. The parade will run July 24 – August 8.

“This group of builders is a fantastic mix of veteran parade participants and brand-new ones,” said Jim Hilz, Executive Director, BIA of Central Ohio. “We welcome each of them to the largest single-site parade in Ohio and one of our proudest showcases of the talent of our central Ohio builders.”

The list includes (names link back to their web sites):

Bob Webb Homes

Dani Homes

Kevin Knight & Company

M/I Homes

New England Homes

Tuckerman Home Group

Weaver Custom Homes Inc.

The Zeppernick Company Custom Homes

“The location of this parade right in the center of New Albany makes it quite special because it is so convenient to dining, our schools, library and award-winning arts center,” said NACO President Bill Ebbing. “We have worked with these builders to not only assure that this is a memorable parade, but the best start of what will be a truly dynamic new neighborhood in New Albany. We look forward to their outstanding homes and the legacy that they will leave our entire community.”

M/I Homes will celebrate its 25th year as a parade participant, the longest of any builder in parade history.

Announcing the 2010 Parade: Ackerly Park in New Albany.

BIA Homes — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:16:53 +0000

We’re pleased to announce that next year’s Parade (okay, we know we still aren’t finished with this year’s event, but why wait to share good news?) will take place at a beautiful site in the heart of the New Albany community: Ackerly Park.

In 1991 and 1992, the BIA Parade of Homes was one of the first opportunities for people to see the new New Albany community; the event also returned there in 1999. The 2010 Parade site is within walking distance of the majority of the New Albany community’s amenities: Market Square, the school campus, several places of worshiop, and the McCoy Center for the Performing Arts.

If you are a builder interested in participating in next year’s Parade, let Jim Hilz at the BIA office know. The lot selection will likely take place by the end of September/early October.

For a map of the site and the complete press release, visit the Ackerly Park page on this web site. And help us welcome back the New Albany Company as a host developer for the Parade!

The List.

BIA Homes — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:00:24 +0000

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.)

Knight, Duffy and Gossing Take Top 2009 Parade Awards

BIA Homes — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:42:21 +0000

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!

2009 BIA Parade of Homes Award Winners

Builder Countdown with M/I Homes

BIA Homes — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:51:00 +0000

We suspect Teresa Lynn Collins from M/I Homes has a pretty nice closet at home, but we doubt she has three like they have built in this year’s Parade home. Meaning three really big ones right in the master suite. In this video, she talks about this favorite idea (And for those of us who have gotten a sneak preview of the woman’s closet all finished, we’re pretty sure the vaulted ceiling puts it in contention for the gold in the fanciest closet olympics!).

Idea Video – M/I Homes from Parade of Homes on Vimeo.