Design + Build
Building with Distinction
Awards & Recognition
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.
Signature Honors
Recognized nationally
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.
2023
NAHB
National Custom Home Builder of the Year
National Association of Home Builders
#1
Home Builders Digest
Rated #1 Custom Home Builder of the Year
Ranked first among custom home builders
2021
NCHBA
Distinguished Builder of the Year
North Carolina Home Builders Association
Repeat Recognition
Honored again and again
Each accolade reflects the creativity and skill of our team, and the strong partnerships we build with clients and the communities we serve.
The Complete List
A record of excellence
Below, you’ll find a selection of the awards that highlight our ongoing pursuit of building with distinction.
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Recent Awards
18 honors
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
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Most Outstanding for Sustainable Home Building Firm — NC
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Most Innovative Sustainable Home Building Firm — NC
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Best Renovations Firm in the South East and Excellence in Sustainable Building
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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 American Living (BALA) Award 4×
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)
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NCHBA STARS Awards
Distinguished NC Builder Member of the Year
Best One-of-a-Kind Home
Best Whole House Renovation 3×
Best Addition 2×
Best Single Family Detached Home 13×
Best Humanitarian Project for First Friday Ministry
Best Safety Program
Best Design Detail
Best Outdoor Living Project for the Watkins Residence
Best Brochure or Newsletter for a Builder — Collaborative Living Magazine
Best One of a Kind Home — Hidden Falls
Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 3,501–4,500 Sq. Ft. — Zen Mountain Haven
Best Sustainable Project — Hidden Falls
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
Best Kitchen Remodel Over $100,000 — Homestead Revival, Sullivan Farm
Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 2,501–3,500 Sq. Ft. — Mountain Modern Vista
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Parade of Homes Awards
Special Project Award 3×
Viewer’s Choice Award 7×
Gold Craftsmanship Winner 14×
Silver Craftsmanship Awards
Magazine Cover 3×
Innovative Home Award — Brush Creek English Modern
Green Certification — Showcase Home — Waterfall Overlook
Innovative Home Award for The Sennett Residence
Best in Show Award for the Bronder Residence
Best in Show Award for the Crocket Ridge Craftsman
Green Certifications: Reems Creek Retreat
Gold Craftsmanship — Renewed Spaces $2.5M+ — Arboretum Garden House
Renewed Spaces Viewer’s Choice — Arboretum Garden House
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WNC STARS Awards
Builder of the Year 2×
Safety Program of the Year
PACE Award — Best Public Relations Effort 2×
Best Digital Marketing Campaign
Best Outdoor Kitchen — Waterfall Overlook
Best Outdoor Living Space — Waterfall Overlook
Best Green Single-Family Home — Waterfall Overlook
Best Aging in Place Home — Waterfall Overlook
Best Kitchen Remodel Over $150,000 — Fair Oaks Estate
Best Addition — Fair Oaks Estate
Best One-of-a-Kind Home Remodel — Arboretum Garden House
Best Green Single-Family Home
Best Home Under 2,500 Square Feet
Best Home Between 3,501–4,500 Square Feet
Innovative Home
Best Brochure/Magazine — Collaborative Living Magazine
Marketing Professional of the Year — Mitchell Metz
Best Single-Family Custom Home Between 3,501–4,500 Sq. Ft. — Casa Bonita
Best One-of-a-Kind Home — Casa Bonita
Best Aging in Place or Accessibility Residential Project — Brush Creek English Modern
Best Sustainable Project — Hidden Falls
Best Aging-in-Place Residential Project — Southcliff Horizon
Best Design Detail — Southcliff Horizon
Best Home Landscape Design — Arboretum Garden House
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AIBD ARDA Awards
Design Feature — Homestead Revival, Sullivan Farm
Indoor Living — Homestead Revival, Sullivan Farm
GRAND Healthy Home — Sweet Fern Hideaway
Accessible Living — TrailTop
Indoor Living — Homestead Revival, Sullivan Farm
Outdoor Living — Elk Mountain Zen
Accessible Living — Mountain Modern Vista
Resilient Designs — Mountain Modern Vista
Design Feature — Homestead Revival, Sullivan Farm
Custom Home — Clovertop Retreat
Custom Home — Brush Creek English Modern
Custom Home — Casa Bonita
Custom Home — Verto Ridge
GRAND Accessible Living — Southcliff Horizon
Custom Home (Built) — Zen Mountain Haven
Custom Home (Built) — Stoneridge Haven
Healthy Home — Hidden Falls
Model Home (Built) — Casa Bonita
GRAND Renovation (Built) — Fair Oaks Estate