About Us

Cedar Street Builders focuses on building high quality, high performance homes. We utilize proven construction methods and the best products available while working within each project’s specific budget and design goals. 

We have the passion and the experience. We love building this generation of high quality, High Performance Homes.

About the Owner

Dan Porzel - Indiana's High Performance Custom Home BuilderDan Porzel is passionate about building high performance homes and leading clients through the process to build energy smart sustainable homes.

Dan is a graduate of Bradley University’s Construction Engineering & Management program, a LEED AP and Passive House Certified Builder.  He brings over 15 years of working in a collaborative construction environment.

Dan completed multiple LEED (US Green Building Association’s green building program) Certified projects and had become a proponent of the IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) and LEAN Project Design & Construction methods.  Dan is a Passive House Certified Builder, CPHB, and completed the first certified passive house in Indiana.

Anne RendaciProject Coordinator

Anne RendaciAnne Rendaci has always been drawn to the construction industry. A graduate of Purdue University’s Industrial Engineering school, Anne joined the workforce designing fire sprinkler systems. A passion for sustainability and environmental responsibility drove her next career decision. Anne spent 6 years working for a large-scale renewable energy builder and became a LEED AP.

Anne’s interest in the intersection of quality, thoughtful construction and sustainability led her to Cedar Street Builders.  She is a Certified Passive House Consultant, CPHC, and performs energy models for homes that clients hope to certify as Passive Houses.

“Building our home with Dan was truly a wonderful experience. We have said on more than one occasion if we are ever to build again, we would hire Dan and Cedar Street Builders in a second!”

Molly Donofrio, Homeowner

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