Author: Wes Wigginton

Louis Poulsen features a Foursquare Builders home.

July 9, 2009

Louis Poulsen lamp ad featuring a Foursquare Builders floorplan

Foursquare Builders has just been published, internationally, and can be found within Scanorama, The Scandinavian Airlines Magazine. Louis Poulsen Lighting selected a Jacob Termansen photograph of 6800 Caudill Ln home for a full page advertisement featuring their aj floor lamp. 6800 Caudill Ln. is a 2009 Home Builders Association of Greater Austin MAX Award winner for custom homes. Additionally, this home has been featured in Waterways Magazine featuring many of its Green Building features.

Wes Wigginton earns USGBC LEED Accredited Professional Certification

May 22, 2009

LEED AP

Today, Wes Wigginton continued to demonstrate his commitment to Green Building by sitting for, and passing the United States Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Accredited Professional designation. LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System. Special areas of focus within LEED are: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation & Design Processes

Matt Carswell, Project Manager with Foursquare Builders earns USGBC LEED A.P. designation.

May 14, 2009

Today, Matt Carswell proved his commitment to Green Building by sitting for, and passing the United States Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Accredited Professional designation. LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System. Special areas of focus within LEED are: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation & Design Processes.

Foursquare Builders earns “Star Builder” certification from the Texas Residential Construction Commission.

May 14, 2009

Foursquare Builders has demonstrated to the State of Texas experience, a proven track record of exemplary business practices and a dedication to customer service.  As a Texas Star Builder, Foursquare Builders is committed to meeting or exceeding all commission warranties, building and performance standards.  They will also continue to demonstrate enhanced experience and additional education as a home builder.  As a Star Builder, Foursquare Builders is required to demonstrate higher levels of financial stability and insurance coverages. Continuing education will be an on going requirement for Texas Star Builder status.  As a Texas Star Builder, Foursquare Builders must offer at least three of these premium services:

1.  A green building program

2. The Energy Star program

3. Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist program

4. A third-party warranty program or a two-year warranty for all one-year workmanship and material items

5. Build eight percent of home constructed annually in accordance with Universal Design Options

Foursquare’s MILHouse selected for 2009 Cool House Tour

May 4, 2009

MILHouse:  Selected for 2009 Cool House Tour presented by Texas Solar Energy Society and Austin Energy Green Building on  Sunday June 28, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.   http://www.txses.org/solar/content/cool-house-tour

Foursquare receives 2009 MAX Award from the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin

May 3, 2009

During last nights 2009 MAX Awards Gala put on by the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin, Foursquare Builders was recognized for their Custom home built at 6800 Caudill Ln. Austin, TX. Wes Wigginton accepted the MAX Award for Custom Home in the $1,250,000 – $1,500,000 category.  This was Foursquare’s first MAX Award and they are looking forward to receiving more in the future.