Custom Home Builder Additions and Remodels In-house Designers Since 1988 Shelter Alternatives has served homeowners of the New River Valley of Virginia with new homes, additions and remodels. Our dedicated design team focuses on making each project the best that it can be, and our field staff follows through with quality construction. Highlight of accolades includes: Virdiant/Earthcraft, 2016 Single Family New Construction Project of the Year, a state-wide honor Designer/Builder of Top 3 High Performance EarthCraft Homes in Virginia for 2016 Eight Time Recipient of Design Excellence Awards - New River Valley Homebuilders Association (including 2013, 2015 and 2016) 3 Time Recipient of Builder of the Year Awards - New River Valley Homebuilders Association