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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 at the AIA 2011 National Convention and Design Exposition in New Orleans.

Read full press release for 2011 Top Ten Green Projects here.

The 2011 Top Ten Green Projects, in alphabetical order with links to photos and specs are . . .

• Cherokee Studios, a mixed-use development in Los Angeles, by Brooks + Scarpa Architects

• First Unitarian Society Meeting House in Madison, Wis., by the Kubala Washatko Architects

• Greensburg Schools/Kiowa County Schools in Greensburg, Kan., by BNIM Architects

• Livestrong Foundation offices in Austin, Texas, by Lake|Flato Architects

• LOTT Clean Water Alliance in Olympia, Wash., by The Miller Hull Partnership

• OS House, a single family residence in Racine, Wis., by Johnsen Schmaling Architects

• Research Support Facility at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo., by RNL Design

• Step Up on 5th, a mixed-use project in Santa Monica, Calif., by Brooks + Scarpa Architects

• Vancouver Convention Centre West in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, by LMN Architects

About The American Institute of Architects
For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct to ensure the highest standards in professional practice. Embracing their responsibility to serve society, AIA members engage civic and government leaders and the public in helping find needed solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

“Green” sustainable woodworking products incorporate materials that are
renewable and or recycled, in addition to having been manufactured with a minimum of waste and pollution.

Woodworking professionals in the Southeast can discuss their interest in sustainable wood manufacturing and “green” industry news with a LEED (an internationally recognized green building certification system) woodworking machinery expert at . . .

Email: Randy Majerus LEED AP at sales@firstchoiceind.net

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