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Architects: A Parallel Architecture
- Area: 3000 ft²
- Year: 2014
Qui Restaurant / A Parallel Architecture
AIA Names Top 10 Most Sustainable Projects of 2016
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten sustainable architecture and ecological design projects for 2016.
Now in its 20th year, the COTE Top Ten Awards program honors projects that protect and enhance the environment through an integrated approach to architecture, natural systems, and technology.
A recently released study, entitled Lessons from the Leading Edge, reports that design projects recognized through this program are “outpacing the industry by virtually every standard of performance.”
The 2016 COTE Top Ten Green Projects are:
Hillside Residence / Alterstudio Architecture
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Architects: Alterstudio Architecture
- Year: 2012
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Professionals: Mark Word Design
Austin Home / Aamodt / Plumb Architects
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Architects: Aamodt / Plumb Architects
- Area: 6000 ft²
- Year: 2014
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Professionals: Risinger Homes, Bensonwood
Resignation Media / Chioco Design
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Architects: Chioco Design
- Area: 1086 m²
- Year: 2014
Baldridge Architects Office / Baldridge Architects
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Architects: Baldridge Architects
- Area: 1450 ft²
- Year: 2013
SXSW Features Parametric Vault Designed by OTA+ and UT Students
Text description provided by the architects. If you made it to South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin this year there is a good chance you were drawn to this 11-foot, steel vaulting structure known as Caret 6. Designed by OTA+ principle Kory Bieg and his 2013 design-build studio from the University of Texas’ (UT) Austin School of Architecture, the CNC-fabricated structure was originally conceived to exhibit the prototypes and winning project from the TEX-FAB's 2013 SKIN Competition before being reassembled as part of the Next Stage and Renegade Craft Fair at the annual interactive, music, and film festival.
Grounded by a central catenary vault, the diamond-celled structure supports two cantilevering arms and a third cascading vault that forms a base for showcasing exhibition content. More information from the design team, after the break...
West Lake Hills Residence / Specht Harpman
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Architects: Specht Harpman
- Area: 5500 ft²
- Year: 2011
The Greater Texas Foundation Headquarters / Furman + Keil Architects
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Architects: Furman + Keil Architects
- Area: 9600 ft²
- Year: 2011
Schertz Public Library / Kell Muñoz Architects
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Architects: Kell Muñoz Architects
- Area: 30600 ft²
- Year: 2009
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Professionals: O'Haver Contractors, Datum Engineers, Brioñes Consulting, DBR Engineering, Laffoon Associates