National Association of Home Builders honors Daybreak

SOUTH JORDAN — Daybreak has earned top honors from the National Association of Home Builders.

The community received the 2010 Best in American Living Platinum Award for Suburban Smart Growth Community and Community of the Year.

The association recognizes developers, builders and architects from around the country who create communities that reduce environmental impact.

Part of Daybreak’s smart growth plan includes placing schools, shops, restaurants, parks and transit options closer to homes, reducing dependence on cars. 

The community also features several commercial buildings that are LEED-certified green buildings and every Daybreak home is Energy Star certified.

— Viviane Vo-Duc