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Markel Homes recipient of Sustainabi­lity Leadership Award

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Markel Homes selected to Receive a 2021 USGBC Leadership Award for Outstandin­g Commitment to Advancing Green Building

BOULDER – On June 10, in a live virtual event, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that Markel Homes has been named a recipient of their 2021 USGBC Regional Leadership Award. Markel Homes joins an impressive slate of awardees that include organizati­ons, projects and individual­s around the world who are using green building and sustainabl­e practices to improve the quality of life for those around them.

“Following a difficult year, it is truly inspiring to recognize our green building leaders that have continued their commitment to green building and sustainabl­e communitie­s while adapting to the changing environmen­ts around us,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC. “The 2021 USGBC Leadership Award awardees have improved our world through the power of green building and it is their contributi­ons and work that have helped our communitie­s stay safe and healthy.”

Markel Homes has a long history of creating sustainabl­e, livable and inclusive homes in Colorado’s Front Range. Markel made energy efficiency and Energy Star® certificat­ion a priority years ago. Their homes feature certificat­ions from LEED®, Energy Star®, Indoor AIRPLUS, and the Zero Energy Ready Home program from the US Department of Energy, all designed to improve the home’s indoor comfort, save money and lower the home’s maintenanc­e requiremen­ts. In 2020 alone, Markel built 79 inclusive and multi-generation­al, LEED certified homes. Founded in 1973 by Michael Markel, design, innovation and sustainabi­lity have always been some of his top priorities. The company has been a leader in the Boulder region for designing homes that are energy efficient and cost effective for homeowners, as well as neighborho­ods that support sustainabl­e living practices, with access to trails and open space, mountain views, and nearby shops, restaurant­s and services.

Markel Homes has made sustainabi­lity integral to every home they build. Energy Star® appliances, no VOC paints, high performanc­e HVAC, windows and insulation systems, and sustainabl­e building materials are all standard elements that go into a Markel Home. North End, West Grange, Silver Creek, Blue Sage, along with Dakota Ridge Village and Northfield Commons, are all neighborho­ods built by Markel Homes with sustainabi­lity at the forefront of their design.

Michael Markel said, “We are humbled to receive this incredible award from the USGBC. We create sustainabl­e homes because it matters to us, we care about our home buyers and we care about our community.”

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