Certifications & Awards

Southern Evergreen is an innovative and award winning design, construction, and realestate firm - we are leaders in our industry and committed to our communities.

Please look at our awards, professional associations and community work.

Awards

Tour of Remodeled Homes

Southern Evergreen has been featured in the Greensboro Builder Association’s “Tour of Remodeled Homes” each year since 2007 including kitchen and bath renovations, whole home renovations, additions, and historic preservation.

Video: Tom Garcia features one of our Tour homes on WFMY News 2 “Fix It Friday” feature on the Good Morning show.

Preservation Greensboro Outstanding Project

Southern Evergreen’s work on the 1917 HH Felder House was recognized as an outstanding project by Preservation Greensboro Incorporated (PGI).

Historic Preservation Project Certified Green

Southern Evergreen’s preservation project was certified Green by the National Home Builder Association’s (NAHB) National Green Building Guidelines. This is one of the first historic homes in the nation to receive this coveted designation.

Top Architecture Firm

The Business Journal ranked Southern Evergreen Architecture as a Top 25 firm in 2010 and 2011.

Professional Associations

Certified Aging in Place Specialist - CAPS

The NAHB Remodelers of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in collaboration with the NAHB Research Center, NAHB Seniors Housing Council, and AARP developed the Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) program to address the growing number of consumers that will soon require these modifications. Southern Evergreen received this designation in 2011 and maintains the honor with yearly continuing education.

American Institute of Architects - AIA

National and local member since 2008, local chapter vice-president 2012, president 2013.

Certified General Contractor

Southern Evergreen is licensed by the state of North Carolina both unlimited residential and commercial general contractor licenses, number 61720 (qualified by Tom Garcia and Steve Johnson). We maintain this standard of service with yearly continuing education and financial reviews.

NAHB Certified Green Professional (CGP) by NAHB

Since 2007, all projects have incorporated green practices. The principals at Southern Evergreen are all CGP. We maintain this standard of service with yearly continuing education.

Certified Lead Paint Renovators

Southern Evergreen is certified by NC Department of Health to remove lead-based paint in homes and offices. We maintain this standard of service with yearly continuing education.

ENERGY STAR Rated by the EPA

Since 2007, all projects have incorporated ENERGY STAR standards.

Equal Housing Lender

Southern Evergreen is a part of this national program.

Greensboro Builders Association (GBA)

Member since 2004, Architect Steve Johnson will serve as board member in 2012 and 2013. Steve is the founding chair of the Technology Council and is an active member of the Remodelers Council.

Greensboro Merchants Association

Proud member since 2006.

Greensboro Regional Realtors Association

Proud member since 2006.

Licensed Real Estate Firm

Southern Evergreen Real Estate is fully licensed to sell and buy property and homes in North Carolina. We maintain this standard of service with yearly continuing education.

Listing Book

Southern Evergreen’s real estate agents use this resource to help customers buy and sell properties.

Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Southern Evergreen’s real estate agents use this resource to help customers buy and sell properties.

National Association of Home Builders

Proud member of this association since 2004.

National Council for Architectural Registration Boards

Member since 2010. We maintain this standard of service with yearly continuing education.

National Realtors Association

Member since 2007.

NAHB Remodelers Association

Proud member of this association since 2005.

NC Board of Architecture

Steve Johnson is a licensed architect in the state of North Carolina. We maintain this standard of service with yearly continuing education and financial reviews.

Preservation Trades School

Nora Miller, Steve Johnson and Dan Turner completed all requirements for this course at Edgecombe Community College in 2008.

Remodelers Council (RMC) of GBA

Southern Evergreen has been an active part of this Council since 2004. Architect Steve Johnson served as a Co-chair in 2010, Chairman in 2011, and will serve as the Tour Chair in 2012.

Sarah Susanka

Listed on website’s home professional directory.

Southern Living Custom Home Builder

Since 2001, Southern Evergreen has been a member of this exclusive building program. Southern Evergreen CEO Tom Garcia currently serves on the Board of Directors.

VIDEO: Welcome to the Southern Living Custom Builder Program

Triad Green Building Council of GBA

Founding member since 2007.

United States Green Building Council

Southern Evergreen has been a local and national member of this council since 2008. Architect Steve Johnson served on the Residential Committee in 2009 and 2010.

Community Work

Preservation Greensboro's Tour of Historic Homes

Southern Evergreen is proud to partner with Preservation Greensboro to present the Tour of Historic Homes. Our inaugural 2011 tour was a great success and we are currently in planning phases for the 2012 tour in Sunset Hills.

Southern Evergreen and the PGI Tour of Historic Homes was featured on WFMY News 2 “Fix It Friday” on the Good Morning Show.

PDF 2011 Tour of Historic Homes Magazine

VIDEO: 2011 Historic Homes Tour – Live with Mr. Fix It

Housing Greensboro

In coordination with the Greensboro Builder’s Association, Southern Evergreen has volunteered labor and materials to help Housing Greensboro provide decent, safe and affordable housing to low-income households since 2010.

Video: In this 5 episode series, Tom Garcia features a home we worked on in partnership with the GBA and Housing Greensboro. WFMY News 2 “Fix It Friday”

Architecture Salvage Greensboro

Volunteer salvages since 2008.

Greensboro Ballet Season Program Sponsors

Proud sponsor since 2005.

Greensboro Housing Coalition

Corporate supporter since 2011.

Habitat for Humanity

Southern Evergreen has served as a Building Committee Member since 2009 and has a seat on the executive board in 2011. Member of the Raising Roofs Program (architect and builder) in 2010. We continue to support Habitat’s work through design and building support.

VIDEO:Tom Garcia features a 5 bedroom home designed by Southern Evergreen for Habitat for Humanity

VIDEO: Tom Garcia features the Habitat for Humanity Habitat Re-store

National MS Society – Tour to Tanglewood

Fundraising partner since 2009.

Parent Teacher Associations (PTA)

Supporter of Gateway Education Center and Northern Elementary School since 2005.

Preservation Greensboro Incorporated

Southern Evergreen has been an active member since 2007. Architect Steve Johnson has been the Tour of Historic Homes Chair since 2011, has served as a Board Member and Sub-committee Chair since 2010. Steve will serve on the Executive Committee as co-chair for 2012 and 2013, and chair for 2014 and 2015.

PGI Advocacy Committee

Interior Designer Nora Miller has been a member since 2010.

PGI Development Fund

Architect Steve Johnson has been a Board Member since 2007.

_VIDEO: Preservation Greensboro production featuring Southern Evergreen

VIDEO: Our own Nora Miller “Historic Preservation is the ultimate recycling”

Southern Evergreen and Habitat for Humanity GO BIG with Green Homes

Architect Steve Johnson has been designing homes for Habitat for Humanity since 2009.

Certifications & Awards

Please look at our awards, professional associations and community work.

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