2010 PROGRAM

Since its inception in 1980, SBIC has been a national leader in defining the whole building approach to design.  This approach, which results in high-performance buildings, favors sustainability as a prominent design objective.

At the same time, we recognize that if buildings are to be enduring assets to our communities they must also be cost-effective, safe and secure, accessible, functional, productive, aesthetically pleasing, and sensitive to historic contexts.  The Awards program is a key part of SBIC's commitment to the design, construction, and maintenance of high-performance buildings through education, outreach, and advocacy.

SBIC will recognize award winners in the following categories:

Category A: High-Performance Buildings

• Commercial buildings, government buildings, residences, schools, and institutional buildings.
• Project must have been completed within the last three years.
• Renovation, retrofit, and historic reuse and preservation projects.

Category B: High-Performance Initiatives

• Policy Programs
• Reseach and Construction Process
• Educational Initiatives
• Consumer Awareness Efforts

Greg Franta Memorial Award

SBIC will present the first annual Greg Franta Memorial Award with the generous support of BASF Corporation. Greg was a dynamic leader in the sustainable building field and a tireless supporter of SBIC. As a long-time member, Director, instructor and as Chairman, he generously contributed his time and creativity to increase SBIC’s visibility, promote its mission, and ensure technical accuracy. His untimely death left a substantial void in the sustainable building community, but his legacy endures as the work he pioneered continues.

Award Criteria

The Greg Franta Memorial Award will recognize a person or organization that has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to high-performance sustainable building design and construction.

Complete Program Criteria can be found in the Call for Entries.

Entry Forms can be found here.

JURY

Mr. Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, LEED AP, Architect of the Capitol

Nancy Clanton, PE, FIES, IALD, LC, LEED AP, Clanton & Associates

Mr. Deane Evans, FAIA, Center for Architecture and Building Science Research, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Mr. Earle Kennett, National Institute of Building Sciences

Program Chair: Mr. Gregg Ander, FAIA, Southern California Edison

PLATINUM PARTNER

Southern California Edison

SPONSORS

National Institute of Building Sciences

BASF Corporation

Green Building Pages

Innovative Design

Portland Cement Association

American Iron and Steel Institute

National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) 

Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are still available for 2010!  Please contact Anna Bran, SBIC Program Manager, with any questions.