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Rick Balda, co-owner and president of Balda Development & Construction in front of their green luxury waterfront home.
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ciency niche that gets Balda Development noticed. Owners Rick and Aimee Balda don’t mind the attention and the growing inter- est in “doing what’s best and right, for today and for tomorrow.”
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Development Construction & Creating Environments that are Environmentally Conscious [ By I n g r i d K . Ma t t a ] Photography by Cathy Heinz
lorida Governor Charlie Christ recently signed legislation mandating energy consumption of new homes be reduced by 20 percent in 2010 and 50 percent in 2019. This had many build- ers scrambling. Not Balda Development & Construction. Their homes not only meet the new criteria they exceed the 2019 standards by incorporating innovation and new technology. “Our mission is to beautify Brevard County,
while also conserving the natural resources of our community for generations to come,” says President Rick Balda. And it’s that energy effi-
Rick and Aimee Balda both have strong engineering
backgrounds which shape their approach, as they work to combine aesthetic appeal with energy efficiency and environmental conscious- ness. Throughout their successful careers they have consistently worked on leading edge technology. Rick, an electrical engineer from Purdue University, was heavily involved in the implementation of telemedicine, while Aimee was a pioneer in Voice Over IP technology. They brought this innovative approach to designing and
building their homes, soon discovering their hobby was really their true passion. Real estate development soon became their full-time career. Their combined talents make an incred- ible team, with Rick as a contractor and Aimee as an interior designer and LEED AP. Together they create beautiful spaces, while being able to interpret and execute the desires of their clients.
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