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G.Z. Brown, UO Professor of Architecture, Receives U.S. Green Building Council (USBGC) Award
G.Z. Brown, UO Professor of Architecture, Receives U.S. Green Building Council (USBGC) Award
Last week, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the winners of its fourth annual Leadership Awards, honoring outstanding individuals and organizations that signify vision, leadership, and commitment to the evolution of green building design and construction. The awards recognize one individual and one organization in six categories: community, education, LEED, organizational excellence, research, and advocacy.
The Kresge Foundation and Bob Berkebile, of BNIM Architects took awards in the community category. The Kresge Foundation was recognized for its green building leadership and program initiatives and Berkebile for his lifelong commitment to sustainability.
In the education category, the Croxton Collaborative and Traci Ryder of Alliance Architecture came out on top. Croxton Collaborative, founded by Randolph R. Croxton, was honored for its development of environmental/sustainable and human-centered architecture and design. Ryder received the award for her commitment to the USGBC's Emerging Green Builders, whose mission is to integrate students and young professionals into the green building movement. She is the chair and a founding member.
The LEED award went to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Paul von Paumgartten of Johnson Controls. NYSERDA has become a critical force for green building in New York. Von Paumgartten has spent many years of service in the development of the LEED for New Construction and for Existing Buildings rating systems.
In the category of organizational excellence, Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning Worldwide and Ross Spiegel of Fletcher-Thompson were recognized--Gensler for its dedication to the advancement of sustainable design and Spiegel for sustainable construction documents now implemented by his firm.
The research award went to Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings (AEDG-SO) and G. Z. Brown, professor of architecture and director of the University of Oregon Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory. AEDG-SO, a joint effort of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), and the New Buildings Institute (NBI), was recognized for its effort in developing the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings. Brown is the mind behind the sustainable curriculum implemented at the University of Oregon School of Architecture.
Global Green and Tim Carey, former President and CEO of Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) and current Chief Operating Officer of the New York Power Authority received the Advocacy award. Global Green has spent the last 10 years working to advance policy initiatives that support green building. Carey, recognized for his leadership at BPCA, is committed to spreading the word about the USGBC and the successes and lessons learned in Battery Park City.
The recipients will be honored at USGBC's annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo on Thursday, November 10 in Atlanta.
The Kresge Foundation and Bob Berkebile, of BNIM Architects took awards in the community category. The Kresge Foundation was recognized for its green building leadership and program initiatives and Berkebile for his lifelong commitment to sustainability.
In the education category, the Croxton Collaborative and Traci Ryder of Alliance Architecture came out on top. Croxton Collaborative, founded by Randolph R. Croxton, was honored for its development of environmental/sustainable and human-centered architecture and design. Ryder received the award for her commitment to the USGBC's Emerging Green Builders, whose mission is to integrate students and young professionals into the green building movement. She is the chair and a founding member.
The LEED award went to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Paul von Paumgartten of Johnson Controls. NYSERDA has become a critical force for green building in New York. Von Paumgartten has spent many years of service in the development of the LEED for New Construction and for Existing Buildings rating systems.
In the category of organizational excellence, Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning Worldwide and Ross Spiegel of Fletcher-Thompson were recognized--Gensler for its dedication to the advancement of sustainable design and Spiegel for sustainable construction documents now implemented by his firm.
The research award went to Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings (AEDG-SO) and G. Z. Brown, professor of architecture and director of the University of Oregon Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory. AEDG-SO, a joint effort of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), and the New Buildings Institute (NBI), was recognized for its effort in developing the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings. Brown is the mind behind the sustainable curriculum implemented at the University of Oregon School of Architecture.
Global Green and Tim Carey, former President and CEO of Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) and current Chief Operating Officer of the New York Power Authority received the Advocacy award. Global Green has spent the last 10 years working to advance policy initiatives that support green building. Carey, recognized for his leadership at BPCA, is committed to spreading the word about the USGBC and the successes and lessons learned in Battery Park City.
The recipients will be honored at USGBC's annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo on Thursday, November 10 in Atlanta.