March 17, 2003—The northeasts most innovative and efficient new architectural gems were recently recognized through the Northeast Green Building Awards. The annual competition, part of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association’s (NESEA) Building Energy 2003 Conference, recognizes design projects that advance the aesthetics of “green buildings.” The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Renewable Energy Trust sponsored the competition, which was open to buildings completed after January 1, 1998 in the northeast United States, and to design projects developed by students living in the region.
NESEA, a regional membership organization comprised of architects, engineers, educators, builders, energy experts, environmental activists, planners, and other citizens interested in clean energy, green buildings, and sustainable transportation, organized the competition.
Honors for design and building excellence for either new construction or renovations were given in four award categories: Places of Learning, Places of Work, Residences, and Solar Electric Buildings. In addition, there was an award for a Student Project.
In making their selections, the judges emphasized architectural form that integrates: energy-efficiency, renewable energy systems, sensitivity to natural surroundings, the health of the building for occupants, along with the environmental impact of materials, construction, and operation.
A complete list of winners, judges’ comments and photos of the buildings are available upon request. For more information, contact NESEA.
