The American Institute of Architects' annual METROPOLIS "Planet Positive Awards" are out, and they're getting a lot of attention for their zero-emissions approach to design.
The awards honor "the highest achievements today in design that addresses climate change, ecosystem human health, and equity," says Avi Rajagopal, editor in chief of METROPOLIS.
Some of the winners: Best Overall Decarbonization: Stantec Creative Arts Center, Dallas, Texas Best Water Use and sustainable environments: TheWorthen Foundation, Dallas, Texas Best Adaptive Reuse: K-12 (Second Edition) Deck of Spaces: K-12 (Second Edition) Best Embodied Carbon Reduction: Creative carbon reduction strategies, meaningful engagement with communities yield high levels of performance without the right building blocks: Esker Cole M Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Milwaukee Best Multifamily Housing: The Manor at Manor at Austin, Texas, Austin, Texas Best Community Development: The Manor at Austin, Texas, Austin, Texas Best Affordable Housing: The Manor at Austin, Texas, Austin, Texas Best Multifamily Housing: The Manor at Austin, Texas, Austin, Texas Best Water Use and sustainable environments: TheWorthen Foundation, Dallas, Texas Best Community Engagement: The Manor at Austin, Texas,
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