THE 2016 AWARDeeS

Project of the Year: SOL Austin
submitted by : KRDB
owner : KRDB, LLC & Beck Reit, Inc.
A 40- unit single-family small lot subdivision in an existing East Austin neighborhood, with all units Austin Energy Green Building 4- or 5-Star Rated. The Judges unanimously selected SOL as the Project of the Year noting: “It has the whole package: net zero energy, affordability and green with a small footprint. This is the future of single family residential housing for Austin.”

Credit: Chris R. Krager

2400 Nueces
submitted by : Page/
owner : Education Realty Trust
A student oriented multifamily high-rise in West Campus neighborhood that earned Austin Energy Green Building 4-Star Rating and LEED Gold certification. The Judges noted: “An impressive scale to successfully address an array of sustainability performance features and the post-occupancy evaluation makes a strong statement for what is working well.”

Credit: Casey Dunn

AISD Performing arts center
submitted by : pfluger associates architects / MIRÓ RIVERA ARCHITECTS
owner : Austin ISD
Located in the centrally located mixed-use Mueller Development, this public facility hosts AISD and other community-oriented performances and events, and earned Austin Energy Green Building 5-Star Rating and LEED Gold Certification. The Judges commented: “A wonderful example of functional beauty and sustainability that can have a positive economic return.”

Credit Thomas McConnell

captial studios
submitted by : Dick Clark + Associates
owner : Foundation Communities
The first affordable housing complex in downtown Austin in 45 years, earning Austin Energy Green Building 4-Star Rating and LEED Platinum Certification. The Judges commented: “A game changer to have 100% affordable housing downtown with an impressive array of well integrated green features.”

Credit and copyright paul bardagjy

City of Austin African American Cultural and Heritage Facility
submitted by : McKinney York Architects
owner : City of Austin Neighborhood Housing & Community Development
This project couples historic rescue of an existing bungalow with construction of a new community facility that earned LEED Gold certification. The Judges noted: “Cultural and social considerations are effectively woven into the broader green strategies. It takes a dedicated team to deliver something of this quality for the community.”

Credit Thomas McConnell

LifeWorks Sooch Foundation Youth & Family Resource Center
submitted by : Miró Rivera Architects
owner : LifeWorks
Located in East Austin, this branch resource center for a social services agency provides programs in counseling, housing and workforce/education for youth and young families, and achieved an Austin Energy Green Building 5-Star Rating. The Judges commented: “Raises the bar on expectations for everything about the process and the programs and the people who are receiving these services. The design elevates the mission of the building.”

Credit Paul Finikel | Piston Design

BACKGROUND PHOTO: "GREETINGS FROM AUSTIN" BY aDAM sIMMONS IS LICENSED UNDER CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

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