“Building with cognizance of the Design for Freedom initiative is the best part of this project! There is very little awareness among architects and builders of the degree of slave labor that goes into creation of building materials we use all the time.”

This project features products or services from Green Building Impact Award Sponsors Illuminate and Kohler Ronan Consulting Engineers.

Clark, NJ
Submitted by The SLAM Collaborative

“Adaptive Re-Use combining 5 buildings into a new modern green facility is wonderful. Plus, LEED Platinum and PV to create an example of a green building workplace.”

This project features products or services from Green Building Impact Award Sponsors Illuminate.

Storrs, CT
Submitted by PAYETTE

“LEED and SITES packed into a gorgeous design. Beautifully sited building with great use of daylighting to shape the space. Perhaps the only entry to approach Biodiversity too.”

Middletown, CT
Submitted by Newman Architects

“I like the way this renovation is a part of a larger campus master plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and that it has been able to substantially reduce energy usage.”

Manchester, CT
Submitted by CMTA

“The project is an exemplary model of adaptive renovation, using an existing facility and raising its energy efficiency to a level that exceeds most new construction, while integrating new healthy materials, reduced water use and improved site conditions for the project and associated community.”

Mansfield, CT
Submitted by TSKP STUDIO

“The wetlands and the signage about them are so lovely! The buildings are not just ‘built to’ PH standards, but certified, which required lots of attentiveness during construction to ensure the standards are met. The units are airy and pleasant with great kitchens, and the look of the exteriors fits the surrounding area.”

“Aside from the visually stunning effect of the single-story cantilevered glass box, the project thoughtfully utilizes a hybrid structure to reduce its carbon footprint and site disturbance during construction. Green roofs in combination with the stormwater strategy mitigate impacts on the surrounding watershed.”

Guilford, CT
Submitted by Wyeth Architects

“Amazing to see a 1905 farm cabin converted into a modern tech marvel for performance.”

New Haven, CT
Submitted by Schadler Selnau & Associates

“Mass timber, affordability and passive house performance may not be breakthrough approaches individually, but together, they make a strong argument for a low carbon, high performance, affordable housing alternative. Coupled with on-site renewables, the project strikes an impressive range of sustainable solutions.”

Yonkers, NY
Submitted by Perkins Eastman

“Modular construction stands out in this project as the real achievement in terms of innovation, replicability and efficiency.”

This project features products or services from Green Building Impact Award Sponsors Perkins Eastman.

Mansfield, CT
Dorgan Architecture & Planning

“The project is a case study in resident and community engagement with an eye to longevity and quality of life. Costs, financing and wellness are balanced with local vernacular and advanced systems to achieve a high performing, healthy result for affordable housing.”

Stamford, CT
Submitted by Centerbrook Architects & Planners

“A publicly accessible facility, centered around education about the surrounding landscape while achieving a high level of energy efficiency, on-site renewables, a LEED Platinum rating and occupant health and wellness, the project has many noteworthy properties.”

This project features products or services from Green Building Impact Award Sponsors Illuminate and Kohler Ronan Consulting Engineers.

Baltimore, MD
Submitted by Newman Architects

“Collaborative spaces for learning and areas for community to gather. Scale is carefully considered in a residential neighborhood with two-story buildings. Simplicity of the overall play of proportions and rhythm along the facades.”

Winsted, CT
Submitted by Crosskey Architects

“Affordability is key. Good design does not have to be expensive. Maybe the sensitivity incorporated due to FAVARH’s participation could be shared for other projects – we all have too much sensory overload.”

Allston, MA
Submitted by van Zelm Engineers

“The building is impressive as it serves as a center of collaboration and innovation and designers chose to pursue the highest levels of sustainability and human comfort via the Living Building Challenge. The way the building allows for operable windows and engagement with its surroundings and takes in natural light and breezes, the mechanical and ventilation system designed in coordination with the CT-based engineers exhibits skill and care that matches the precision with which they tackled materials via Declare label and assuring safety and illumination of ‘chemicals of concern’ for the health and wellness of the students and faculty working in this building.”