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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
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Braden & Braden AIA
Architects and Planners
www.bradenarchitects.com
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417 Coconut Ave.
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 287-8258
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Groundbreaking for 100th Habitat Home
From-
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/jul/10/port-salerno-family-celebrates-being-chosen-for/
Port Salerno family celebrates being chosen for Habitat's 100th house | Photo Gallery
PORT SALERNO — For two years, Lavern and Kimberly McClain didn't dare tell their children they'd applied for a Habitat house. Habitat builds homes for about 12 families a year from its 375 applicants.
"We didn't want them to be disappointed," Kimberly said.
Tuesday morning, the McClains celebrated the fulfillment of their secret dream with their four children, along with a few dozen friends, Habitat executives, county officials, photographers and reporters gathered to commemorate the groundbreaking of Habitat for Humanity of Martin County's 100th home.
"The 100th home build is only the beginning of many more home builds to follow," Habitat Executive Director Margot Graff told the crowd.
The Atlanta-based, nonprofit established its Martin County chapter in 1986. Like other affiliates, it raises money locally to build homes for residents in need. Beneficiaries are responsible, working people who long for a home of their own, but can't secure a conventional mortgage. Habitat builds the homes with volunteer labor, including the future owners.
"I'll know more about how to fix things when I need to," Lavern said, referring to the benefit he'll gain from helping build his home.
Habitat finances beneficiaries' homes interest-free. Of the current 99 local Habitat homeowners, only one has defaulted, Graff said, and four have paid their mortgages off.
"This will give us an opportunity to save money," Kimberly said.
She's been living in a rental home in Port Salerno with her husband, twin 15-year-old girls, 11-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl. A fifth baby is due next month.
Their house will be the sixth in a stretch of Habitat homes along Driftwood Avenue. Martin County's Community Development Department used funds from the Port Salerno Community Redevelopment Agency to run water and sewer lines down the street. Every Habitat house is connected to public utilities and neighbors along the street also have the opportunity to connect.
The McClains' four-bedroom, two-bath house will be the biggest Habitat project on Driftwood. Like the neighboring houses, it will have a stucco facade, front porch and storage room in back.
"The porches give people more of a sense of neighborhood," said Daniel Braden, a Stuart architect who designed the Habitat homes at no cost.
One of the Habitat houses has tomato plants in front of the porch. Another has cages of chirping birds. Every house is spotless; every yard clear and well kept.
Habitat's mission extends beyond its homes to nearby existing homes. An attractive, new home going up draws neighbors who suddenly realize their house needs a coat of paint, maybe a new door, a set of window screens. Habitat helps them through its Brush With Kindness program.
"We provide volunteers and paint and landscaping," Graff said. "That gives the neighbors a little self-esteem. It's extremely contagious.
"Our goal is not only to build a house, but also transform the community and change the lives of people forever."
TO VOLUNTEER
Habitat has many volunteer opportunities, including home-building. To volunteer, visit www.habitatmartin.org and click on the "volunteer link."
To contribute to Habitat, click the "Make a donation" button on the site.
Habitat can be reached by email at info@ habitatmartin.org or by phone at 772-223-9940.
The Habitat ReStore, at 2555 S.E. Bonita St., Stuart, accepts and sells used building materials to benefit Habitat. Store hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
C.R.A. visit
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| Malia Schramm, Jason Leonard, Brett Zurich, Mike Flaugh, Dan Braden, Ryan Strom |
Braden & Braden A.I.A. Architects co-presented to the Martin County Community Redevelopment with Team Park, Mike Flaugh A.S.L.A., and Blue Water Edition of Southeastern Printing Co. about a recent renovation of an old bank building into a gallery space.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Community comes together to build new home for Stuart couple
By
Alisha McDarris
Saturday, June 9, 2012
STUART — When a house fire left John and Ruth Sandifer of Stuart
homeless last September, Martin County residents jumped on the
opportunity to help their neighbors.
A faulty air conditioning unit started the blaze that left the Sandifer's home severely damaged, but last Friday marked the first official day of rebuilding thanks to John Haas, Habitat for Humanity, Driftwood Homes and a large, caring community.
With permits finally secured after months of delays, trusses were put in place in the intermittent rain on Thursday as John and Ruth Sandifer watched. The next weeks will see the roof finished, interior walls and windows framed and hundreds of man hours as carpenters, technicians and volunteers come together to give the Sandifers not just a place to live, but a new home.
"They're great people," Alan Morris, owner of Driftwood Homes, said of the Sandifers. Ruth Sandifer wasn't too shy to give Morris a great big hug to thank him for donating his time and carpentry expertise. "We were happy to help. It's a great cause."
Since demolition day in November, when the house on Central Avenue was gutted, volunteers have been crawling out of the woodwork. In addition to Habitat for Humanity's coordinated volunteers, members of local churches and even a group of students from South Fork High School have been out to help the Sandifers rebuild.
"People here in Martin County tend to respond when neighbors are in need. It's an amazing place," Donna Dupuy, a marketing consultant who is donating her time as a public relations representative to help the Sandifers' cause, said.
John Haas, who works for Morgan Stanley, spearheaded the rebuilding project when he saw a family in need. He promptly scheduled a fundraising event at his home where friends and family donated $32,000 to help a deserving family.
"These are two hardworking people who never rest and never held their hands out," Haas said.
Local businesses also contributed. Martin County NisAir Air Conditioning and Heating donated an air conditioning system and Martin County resident Dan Braden volunteered his architectural services. Hurley Electric has volunteered their services for electrical work, Mancil's took care of the demolition at no cost and Waste Management offered large garbage bins and removal services for the garbage.
"It's really been a community effort," Haas said.
Ruth Sandifer couldn't be happier at the prospect of a new home, but said she never lost hope.
"My peace and joy are a gift from God. You can weather any storm with those two things," she said.
Ruth said almost immediately after the fire, friends and neighbors began responding with help in the form of food, furniture and living essentials. She never expected so many people to donate their time and energy to rebuild their home, either.
"We're so blessed. I'm so thankful for each and every one of (the workers) out there. I could never thank them enough," she said.
Morris said he hopes to get the Sandifers moved into their new home by the end of the summer.
To contribute to the rebuilding process, contact Habitat for Humanity in Martin County at (772) 223-9940.
A faulty air conditioning unit started the blaze that left the Sandifer's home severely damaged, but last Friday marked the first official day of rebuilding thanks to John Haas, Habitat for Humanity, Driftwood Homes and a large, caring community.
With permits finally secured after months of delays, trusses were put in place in the intermittent rain on Thursday as John and Ruth Sandifer watched. The next weeks will see the roof finished, interior walls and windows framed and hundreds of man hours as carpenters, technicians and volunteers come together to give the Sandifers not just a place to live, but a new home.
"They're great people," Alan Morris, owner of Driftwood Homes, said of the Sandifers. Ruth Sandifer wasn't too shy to give Morris a great big hug to thank him for donating his time and carpentry expertise. "We were happy to help. It's a great cause."
Since demolition day in November, when the house on Central Avenue was gutted, volunteers have been crawling out of the woodwork. In addition to Habitat for Humanity's coordinated volunteers, members of local churches and even a group of students from South Fork High School have been out to help the Sandifers rebuild.
"People here in Martin County tend to respond when neighbors are in need. It's an amazing place," Donna Dupuy, a marketing consultant who is donating her time as a public relations representative to help the Sandifers' cause, said.
John Haas, who works for Morgan Stanley, spearheaded the rebuilding project when he saw a family in need. He promptly scheduled a fundraising event at his home where friends and family donated $32,000 to help a deserving family.
"These are two hardworking people who never rest and never held their hands out," Haas said.
Local businesses also contributed. Martin County NisAir Air Conditioning and Heating donated an air conditioning system and Martin County resident Dan Braden volunteered his architectural services. Hurley Electric has volunteered their services for electrical work, Mancil's took care of the demolition at no cost and Waste Management offered large garbage bins and removal services for the garbage.
"It's really been a community effort," Haas said.
Ruth Sandifer couldn't be happier at the prospect of a new home, but said she never lost hope.
"My peace and joy are a gift from God. You can weather any storm with those two things," she said.
Ruth said almost immediately after the fire, friends and neighbors began responding with help in the form of food, furniture and living essentials. She never expected so many people to donate their time and energy to rebuild their home, either.
"We're so blessed. I'm so thankful for each and every one of (the workers) out there. I could never thank them enough," she said.
Morris said he hopes to get the Sandifers moved into their new home by the end of the summer.
To contribute to the rebuilding process, contact Habitat for Humanity in Martin County at (772) 223-9940.
© 2012 Scripps Newspaper Group — OnlineSource: http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/jun/09/community-comes-together-to-build-new-home-for/?print=1
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Habitat for Humanity Business of Excellence
Braden & Braden, AIA, PA, October 2011
Braden and Braden, AIA, PA, architects and planners, were recently named the October 2011 Business of Excellence.
Dan Braden’s father started the relationship with Habitat for Humanity of Martin County 25 years ago. Dan continues this friendship by providing engineered plans and house designs (at no cost). We are fortunate to have found a wonderful supporter of Habitat and his community with Braden and Braden, AIA, PA.
In the photo below is Dan Braden, Ron Morrow and Chris Urban.
Thank you, Braden and Braden, for your continued support of Habitat for Humanity of Martin County!
Source: http://www.habitatmartin.org/p/214/business-of-excellence
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Braden & Braden Architects A.I.A. joins Facebook!
This week we have launched our Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/BradenArchitects
This site will mostly feature more extensive project photo collections as construction is completed.
We will also include the occasional past project photo album.
"Like" us to keep up to date on Braden & Braden news easily through your facebook!
www.facebook.com/BradenArchitects
This site will mostly feature more extensive project photo collections as construction is completed.
We will also include the occasional past project photo album.
"Like" us to keep up to date on Braden & Braden news easily through your facebook!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
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