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Awards

At Living Stone, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s the foundation of everything we do. From concept to completion, our team is dedicated to delivering homes and spaces that combine timeless craftsmanship, innovative design, and exceptional quality.
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Over the years, this commitment has earned us the trust of our clients and the recognition of industry leaders.

We are proud to have been honored with numerous awards that celebrate our work, our team, and our passion for design. Each accolade reflects not only the creativity and skill of our team, but also the strong partnerships we build with clients and the communities we serve. Below, you’ll find a selection of the awards that highlight our ongoing pursuit of building with distinction.

Recent Awards

National Custom Home Builder of the Year 2023 NAHB

2022 Best in American Living Award – Custom Owner’s Suite

Rated #1 Custom Home Builder of the Year – Home Builders Digest

2021 American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) for Custom Homes – The Bronder Residence and Hawks Nest Residence

Asheville Chamber of Commerce – Small Business Leader of the Year (2021)

Business View Best of 2024, Best Managed Companies

Duke Energy – Western Region Low Volume Builder of the Year

AIBD – American Residential Design Awards – Best Custom Home for The Sennett Residence 

BUILD – Most Outstanding for Sustainable Home Building Firm – NC

BUILD – Most Innovative Sustainable Home Building Firm – NC

BUILD – Best Renovations Firm in the South East and Excellence in Sustainable Building

BUILD – Best Green Design + Build Firm in NC

NAHB – Certified Green Professional (CGP) of the Year

NAHB – Young Professional of the Year (Region B)

NAHB – Best in America Living (BALA) award (4x)

NAHB – Best in Green award (BIG) for the Rhodo Reno

NAHB – Single Family Builder Safety Program of the Year

NAHB The Nationals – Best Detached Home For 55+ Buyer (Silver Award)

NCHBA STARS Awards Won:

Distinguished NC Builder Member of the Year

Best One-of-a-Kind Home

Best Whole House Renovation (3x)

Best Addition (2x)

Best Single Family Detached Home (13x)

Best Humanitarian Project for First Friday Ministry

Best Safety Program

Best Design Detail

Best Outdoor Living Project for the Watkins Residence

Best Landscape Design

Best Green Single-Family Home

Best Green Single-Family Home Remodel

Best Green Home Feature

Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 2,501 and 3,500 Square Feet

Best Bathroom Remodel

Best Room Remodel

Best Whole House Remodel Over $500,000

Parade of Homes Awards Won:

Special Project Award (3x)

Viewer’s Choice Award (7x)

Gold Craftsmanship Winner (14x)

Silver Craftmanship Awards

Magazine Cover (3x)

Innovative Home Award for The Sennet Residence

BEST IN SHOW Award for the Bronder Residence

BEST IN SHOW Award for the Crocket Ridge Craftsman

Green Certifications: Reems Creek Retreat

WNC STARS Awards Won:

Builder of the Year (2x)

Safety Program of the Year

PACE Award – Best Public Relations Effort (2x)

Best Digital Marketing Campaign

Best Green Single-Family Home

Best Home under 2,500 square feet

Best Home between 3,501-4,500 square feet

Innovative Home

Rated #1 Custom Home Builder in North Carolina

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