In The News
Cottage Home Receives Two Awards,
Breaks Ground on 'Green Home'
Holland, Michigan... Cottage Home, designers and builders of well-appointed beach houses and cottages, recently added two awards to the company's growing portfolio of achievements.
Brian Bosgraaf, company president and designer, received the Custom Builder of The Year award from the Home & Builder's Association of Greater Grand Rapids. Brian was cited for setting professional standards for others in the industry, achieving excellence in new construction and maintaining active roles in educational and advisory councils.
The company also received the Heritage Preservation Award from the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society for New Construction in the West Shore Woods development. The New Construction Award is presented to owners, designers and builders who introduce new buildings into the landscape which respect the architectural integrity of existing structures and the area's historic character in terms of style, scale, material and which are compatible with their surroundings.
In separate news, Cottage Home has begun construction of a unique green home in Suequehanna, the firm's lakefront community near Glenn, Michigan. This exclusive Cottage Home sanctuary comprises four carefully planned home sites in a pristine natural setting. The new 3,400 sq. ft. home will be a showcase of sustainable design and will be built according to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System?. The home is scheduled for completion late summer 2008.
Cottage Home specializes in lakefront homes, choosing to focus on the shoreline from St. Joseph to Grand Haven. Offices are located at 184 S. River Avenue, Ste. 204, Holland, MI 49423. Phone: 616-393-9460.
