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| AIA 2006 Top Ten Green Projects In recognition of Earth Day 2006, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored on May 3 during a presentation at the National Building Museum in Washington and again in June at the AIA 2006 National Convention and Design Exposition in Los Angeles. The 2006 Top Ten Green Projects: Ballard Library and Neighborhood Service Center in Seattle (Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Seattle); Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Kirkland, Wash. (Mahlum Architects, Seattle); Corporate Headquarters for Alberici in Overland, Mo. (Mackey Mitchell Associates, St. Louis); Philadelphia Forensic Science Center in Philadelphia (Croxton Collaborative Architects, New York City & Cecil Baker Associates, Philadelphia); Regional Animal Campus in Las Vegas (Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects, Henderson, Nev.); Renovation of the Motherhouse in Monroe, Mich. (Susan Maxman & Partners, Philadelphia); School of Nursing & Student Community Center in Houston (BNIM Architects, Kansas City, Mo. & Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio); Solar Umbrella House in Venice, Calif. (Pugh + Scarpa, Santa Monica, Calif.); Westcave Preserve Environmental Learning Center in Travis County, Texas (Jackson & McElhaney Architects, Austin, Texas); World Birding Center, Mission, Texas (Lake/Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas). write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |