Recent News

May 2007
A New Village House Home is one of the featured homes in this year’s Homes Edition of Fine Homebuilding Magazine.  The article, written my Architect Gordon A. Nicholson Highlights the home at 757 Gatepost Drive.  The annual Homes edition will remain on newsstands through October of this year, check it out! 

April 2007
Pat Ilderton, founder of New Village House and Ilderton Contractors, a member ofthe United States Green Building Council was interviewed by the State newspaper on the occasion of Earth Day (April 22, 2007), Mr. Ilderton talked about the future of green building around the state and the practices which make a home sustainable. 

March 2007
A New Village House Home was recognized by the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects with the prestigious Mills award.  New Village House Founder Pat Ilderton and Architect Gordon A, Nicholson were on hand recently to receive the award which was presented at Wild Dunes.

March 2006
New Village House is excited to announce the completion of two projects this month.  Both 760 and 763 Gatepost Drive were completed and passed final inspection within two weeks of each other.  This clearly illustrates the ability of Ilderton Contractors and New Village House to meet the needs of our customers.  

September 2005
On September 20th, Sustainable Charleston Recognized New Village House.  The Small Business award went to Ilderton Contractors in recognition of the New Village Homes Project. The development incorporates the fundamental elements of green building and sustainable design. New Village Homes is sensitive to preserving natural beauty. Key Objectives are to use materials, energy and water efficiently, use durable materials, to create spaces that are healthy for occupants and to protect and restore natural systems.

August 2003
Pat Ilderton is intervied by ABC News 4
WCIV Charleston
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August 21, 2003:
Pat Ilderton was interviewed by Dean Stephens about New Village Homes and some of their special features including Caroma Dual-Flush toilets.

"If you are thinking about buying a new home while interest rates are still low, you may want to consider a sustainable home. They are extra energy efficient.

Builders are working on some of these homes in the New Village Landing in Mt. Pleasant. They feature metal roofs and siding to deflect the heat of the sun, and double pane tinted windows. The architecture includes large overhangs for shade for additional cooling, plus some unique inside features. Sustainable homes cost more to build, but they use less energy and are easier to maintain, so the homeowner saves money in the long run."

- Dean Stephens

August 2003
Pat Ilderton is featured in the
Charleston Regional Business Journal (CRBJ)
Issue: July 28 - Aug 10, 2003

Construction on the first homesite at Sewee Preserve, a 500-acre conservation development project is now underway. The Craftsman/Cape Cod style home is designed with the latest "green" features to complement the nature of the project, and will highlight the views of the salt march of Sewee Bay and the beauty if the unspoiled nature that surrounds it. Ilderton Contractors Inc., based on Sullivan's Island and know for their environmentally friendly homes, expects to finish construction within a year.
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August 2003
Caroma toilets are featured in
Natural Home Magazine
Issue: July / August 2003



Natural Home Magazine's July / August Issue included the article "How Low Can You Flow" featuring Caroma Caravelle dual-flush toilets. These ultra-efficient Caroma toilets are a standard part of New Village Homes.

A low flush toilet conserves between twenty-five and sixty gallons of water per day each, saving owners an estimated $50 to $100 on annual water bills. Recognizing that less water is needed to flush urine, "dual-flush" Caroma toilets feature two buttons: Press one to flush feces with 1.6 gallons of water or press the other to flush only urine with 0.8 gallon.

Caroma's dual-flush from Australia (where this style is mandated for all new buildings) is now imported to the United States and are included in New Village Homes.