Award-Winning Mark Johnson Home Saves More Than 100,000 Gallons of Water Yearly

WILMINGTON, NC — The Concrete Producer and Concrete Construction magazines selected projects in eight categories for its Second Annual GreenSite Awards. All winning projects best exemplify the concrete production industry’s contribution to sustainable construction.

Among the award winners were Southeastern NC custom home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes for The Primrose at Landfall, their Energy Star and LEED Platinum Certified home in Wilmington, NC. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) projects are overseen by the U.S. Green Building Council and the LEED Platinum Certification is the highest attainable certification.

"We are proud to have constructed such a beautiful yet environmentally conscious home and are thrilled about the savings the homeowner will enjoy for years to come," said Kevin Johnson, Vice President of Business Development. "In five or ten years these energy efficiencies will be standard construction practices, but for the time being, we are thrilled to be viewed as pioneers in our industry."

The homeowner of Mark Johnson Custom Homes' award-winning home will enjoy more than $2,200 of annual utility savings, as well as save more than 100,000 gallons of water yearly. Water savings are achieved through an invisible irrigation system, a buried 1,800 gallon rainwater collection system, low flow fixtures and Kohler dual flush toilets. This home includes ICF concrete wall construction, a Rinnai tankless water heater, Bosch appliances  and a 17 SEER Trane HVAC with ERV.