• Douglas Homes is a featured in AirdrieLIFE magazine
• Douglas Homes is a featured in New Home Living magazine
• Douglas Homes is a finalist in 2008 SAM Awards
• Douglas Homes Receives the Green Built Seal of Approval
• Douglas Homes Receives Prestigious Golden Hammer Award
  
  

December, 2009

It's not a secret that Airdrie is a hot spot right now, and AirdrieLIFE magazine is a great source for what's new and exciting in Airdrie. We are currently building in two Airdrie communities, Luxstone and Williamstown, and we are now pre-selling seven starter homes in Phase 4 of Bayside. We have built homes in Airdrie for many years now, and are very proud of it's progress in recent years. Click on the link image to the right to view a feature article on Douglas Homes in AirdrieLIFE magazine. This article discusses trends in new home design backed by Doug Musak's extensive industry experience.

"We're not a custom home builder, but we can tailor homes. We're big enough to have systems in place, but small enough to be personal. I definitely want to meet every one of my customers and get feedback from them." - Doug Musak, Owner and President of Douglas Homes.

August, 2009

We are very excited to be a part of the Lakes of Muirfield project. This gated golf course community is really coming together, with many homes now completed and the long awaited official grand opening of the golf course is scheduled for this spring. We hope that you will come visit this truly unique project. Muirfield is the only gated golf course community located just 20 minutes from Calgary, that showcases the natural beauty and serenity of the prairie's. Click on the image to right to view a two page article about Douglas Homes in the Lakes of Muirfield written by New Home Living magazine.

"To the golf enthusiast, there is nothing better than living next door to the greens, where you can walk up to the tee right after enjoying your first cup of coffee in the morning. Now you don't have to be in a far away resort to enjoy this luxury" - New Home Living Magazine

January, 2009

Finalist for Alberta Home Builder's Association: 2008 Award of Excellence in two categories, Single Family, under $225,000 for the Costa Rica design and Mulit-Family, Duplex, Villa Town, over $250,000 for the Daytona Beach 14 model. For a full listing of the awards for overall achievement and architectural design that have been presented to Douglas Homes, click the 'AWARDS' link.

DOUGLAS HOMES RECIEVES THE GREEN BUILT SEAL OF APPROVAL

August, 2008

Built Green is an industry driven voluntary program that promotes “green” building practices to reduce the impact that building has on the environment. Created and launched in October 2003, it is now owned and managed by the Built Green Society of Canada

Doug Musak recently completed the Built Green Training that is required to become a Built Green Certified Builder member. Douglas Homes can now build Built Green Homes.

Built Green adds value to new home construction by promoting and recognizing the use of practices and products that represent resource efficient and environmentally friendly construction. By choosing energy efficient options you will be making a choice to help protect our environment for the future as well as save you money today.

Some of the most prominent benefits of a Built Green Home are as follows:

• Energy Efficiency: Next to a mortgage, energy costs are the most significant household expenditure. An energy efficient home offers lower energy costs.
• Comfort: A less drafty home with improved ventilation increase your control of humidity and temperature.
• Water Efficiency: Installing water efficient appliances can significantly reduce the amount of water a household consumes. Planting a water-wise landscape can also reduce the water demand and requires less maintenence while still adding beauty to your home.
• Healthier Indoor Air: Built Green encourages well-sealed duct systems, combustion appliances that are sealed and/or direct vented, controlled fresh air and uses interior building materials that reduce indoor air pollution.
• Durability and Less Maintenance: Built Green encourages the use of building materials that are more durable both inside and outside the home.
• Global Benefits: Building a Built Green home results in some direct benefits to the owners but there are also benefits to the community and the environment in general.

Please see www.builtgreencanada.ca for more information.

DOUGLAS HOMES RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS GOLDEN HAMMER AWARD

April, 2007

In 2007, Douglas Homes received the prestigious Golden Hammer Award. The Alberta New Home Warranty Program distributes Annual Service Awards to recognize consistent performance in meeting customer expectations in a highly competitive environment.

The golden hammer is part of our logo to signify our commitment to customer service. Douglas Homes has truly earned this distinction.

The Golden Hammer Award acknowledges, not only excellence in service, but also recognizes those builders who have developed the systems and the discipline to achieve “Excellence in Customer Service” year after year on a consistent and sustainable basis. The Golden Hammer is a Milestone Award presented after ten consecutive years of Service Awards.