July 21, 2006 (Arlington Heights, Ill.) – Windstar Homes, Inc. of Tampa, Florida has been named a “2006 Excellence Award Winner” by Residential Design & Build magazine. The annual program recognizes residential construction and architectural firms for industry leadership and business excellence in several areas, including business development, customer service and a strong commitment to employees, communities and the industry.

The editorial staff of Residential Design & Build magazine selected the 10 companies named Excellence Award winners from a large number of applicants located throughout the United States. Windstar Homes was chosen for showing excellence in the industry and an uncompromising dedication to success.

Founded in 1996, Windstar Homes provides a wide range of services that include New Home Design; Landscaping & Hardscaping Design; Swimming Pool Design; Interior Design; complete Construction Services; as well as the full range of Interior Decorating Services including Furniture and Window Treatment Design and Procurement.

Corporate profiles of the firms selected as 2006 Excellence Award winners were published in the July/August 2006 issue of Residential Design & Build and on the magazine’s website at www.rdbmagazine.com.

“We are thrilled to recognize these leading custom home builders and designers for their success, and to help raise professionalism in the residential construction industry,” says Rob Heselbarth, editor of Residential Design & Build. “Sharing the practices that have made these firms successful can help other architectural and construction firms improve their own businesses.”
Residential Design & Build magazine reaches both architects and builders in the luxury, custom, residential construction industry. It is the only trade magazine that serves the growing residential design/build community. Cygnus Business Media publishes RDB magazine, which serves more than 50,000 readers nationwide