April 26, 2002—In recognition of Earth Day in April, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment selected its annual Top Ten “Green” Projects—ten examples of architectural design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. This year’s winners included projects designed for the federal government, large and small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals-proving the environmental, social, and economic benefits of sustainable design for clients of any size.
The winning entries selected for the 2002 AIA Top Ten Green Projects are, in alphabetical order:
- Bank of Astoria Manzanita, Ore.
- Building 850, Energy & Sustainability Showcase Project Port Hueneme, Calif.
- Camp Arroyo Livermore, Calif.
- Edificio Malecon Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Ankeny, Iowa
- National Wildlife Federation Headquarters Reston, Va.
- Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies, Oberlin College Oberlin, Ohio
- Pier 1 San Francisco, Calif.
- Puget Sound Environmental Learning Center Bainbridge Island, Wash.
- Tofte Cabin Tofte, Minn.
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