2011 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.
Deadline Extended: The 2011 Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards' submission deadline has been extended to Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 5 p.m. EST.
Complete Program Criteria can be found in the 2011 Call for Entries 
Entry Forms can be found below as editable Microsoft Word Documents:
Category A: High-Performance Buildings
Category B:High-Performance Initiatives
Category C: High-Performance Products *NEW*
To process award fees, please call 202-628-7400 x200, Kimberly, or fill out page 1 of the entry form and email with your submission. Thanks!
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
- Research and Construction Process
- Educational Initiatives
- Consumer Awareness Efforts
Category C: High-Performance Products
- Product used in construction or deconstuction of a building
- Product used direclty or indirectly by building inhabitants
- Product used in the rehabilitation of a building
- Product used in the operation of a building
- Product used in the maintenance of a building
- Product used in the desig of a high-performance building (e.g., software
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.
Jury
Jury Chair: Helen English, Former SBIC Executive Director
Ron Burton: BOMA
Tom Herron:NFRC
James W. Leach: Wonderland Hill Development Company
Charles Matta: GSA
Platinum Partner
Sponsors
National Institute of Building Sciences
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)
Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are still available for 2011! Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , with any questions.