May 5, 2003—In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2003, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) selected ten examples of architectural and “green” design solutions that protect and enhance the environment.
According to AIA, the selected projects “make a positive contribution to their community, improve comfort for building occupants, and reduce environmental impacts through strategies such as reuse of existing structures, connection to transit systems, low-impact site development, energy and water conservation, use of ‘green’ construction materials, and design that improves indoor air quality.
The chosen projects were (in alphabetical order):
Argonne Child Development Center
San Francisco, Calif.
Chicago Center for Green Technology
Chicago, Ill.
Colorado Court
Santa Monica, Calif.
Cusano Environmental Education Center
Philadelphia, Penn.
Fisher Pavilion
Seattle, Wash.
Herman Miller Marketplace
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Hidden Villa Hostel & Summer Camp (Los Altos Hills, Calif.)
Albany, Calif.
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Forensic Laboratory and Coroner’s Office
San Francisco, Calif.
Steinhude Sea Recreation Facility
Los Angeles, Calif.
Wine Creek Road Residence
Emeryville, Calif.
