DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — Habitat for Humanity Owensboro-Daviess County won the 2024 Best in Durability award in a nationwide house design contest sponsored by Simpson Strong-Tie.
The contest was open to over 1500 Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the nation and was comprised of four categories; Accessibility, Hazard Resiliency, Sustainability, and Durability.
Habitat Owensboro-Daviess County was awarded the 2024 Best in Durability and received the recognition at the National Conference in Atlanta.
The award winning design was made in collaboration with local architect, Paul DiGiorgio of Di Giorgio Design / ICF Home Design.
The criteria of the award to determine a winner was design and supportive resources that produce a home better able to withstand damage from normal conditions, normal use, and natural aging.
Habitat Owensboro-Daviess County took the design even further by adding components from fortified roofing systems, ADA compliance regulations, and standards used for individuals to age with their home.
Habitat continues its record year in construction and will complete double the amount of its historical housing unit build in 2023-2024.
It will also complete the United States’ first ever homeownership education and training center.
Officials say in 2024-2025 it will begin its first community build on the east side of Daviess County.