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Smart, Inspiring, Resilient, Sustainable: Announcing Buildings of Excellence Competition Winners

 

Smart, Inspiring, Resilient, Sustainable: Announcing Buildings of Excellence Round One, Two, and Three Winners

We are proud to announce the winning Developers and Design Teams and spotlight the visionary projects. The winning buildings demonstrate that our low carbon future is beautiful, livable, and 100% possible. The round one, two, and three Demonstration Project winners, including project descriptions and renderings, are listed in the accordions below. Please note that the first two rounds of Buildings of Excellence only awarded Demonstration Projects. In round three, the Competition is funding projects in both Demonstration and Design Excellence.

Case studies are currently being developed for projects that have won. You can see the currently available case studies and other associated marketing materials by viewing the resources page on this site.

Round Three Winning Demonstration Projects

Demonstration Projects

Project: 1818 5th Ave. Passive House
City, State: Troy, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: Low-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: The Rosenblum Companies Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Balzer & Tuck Architecture Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: 439 West 36th Street and 489-501 9th Avenue
City, State: New York, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: ZD Jasper Realty Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Archimaera Architecture PC Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: Brownsville Arts Center and Apartments
City, State: Brooklyn, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Brownsville Arts Owner LLC
Designed by: Steven Winter Associates, Inc. Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: Castle III
City, State: New York, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: The Fortune Society Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: EcoFlats at LogCity
City, State: Amsterdam, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: Low-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Bruns Realty Group, LLC Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Black Mountain Architecture Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: Highbridge
City, State: Bronx, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Samaritan Daytop Village Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Magnusson Architecture and Planning, P.C. Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: Livonia C3
City, State: Brooklyn, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corporation Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Magnusson Architecture and Planning, P.C. Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: Magnolia Gardens
City, State: Flushing, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Asian Americans for Equality Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Urban Architectural Initiatives, RA, PC Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: Parcel 7
City, State: Rochester, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: Low-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: PathStone Corporation Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Sustainable Comfort, Inc. Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: Shore Hill Development
City, State: Brooklyn, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Jonathan Rose Companies Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: SOMA - Boltex Building
City, State: New York, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: GRA Equities Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by:  SOMA Architects Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $500,000

Project: The Lafayette
City, State: Schenectady, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Rosenblum Group Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: C2 Design Group Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: The Residences at Sterlington
City, State: Sloatsburg, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.
Designed by: Bard Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Project: The Variety Boys & Girls Club Redevelopment Project
City, State: Long Island City, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Ettinger Engineering Associates Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000

Round Two Winning Demonstration Projects

View the Round 2 winners ceremony video hereLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page. or click on the categories below to see project descriptions and renderings.

Early Design Phase

Project: Baird Road Apartments
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: PathStone CorporationLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Design by: Sustainable Comfort, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: Finger Lakes

 

Project: Bethany Terraces Senior Houses
Award: $810,400
Developed by: RiseBoro Community Partnership, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Design by: Paul A. Castrucci, Architect PLLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: NYC

 

Project: Colonial II Apartments Revitalization
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: Beacon Communities Services LLC Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Design by: New Ecology, IncLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: Mohawk Valley

 

Project: Cooper Park Commons - Building 2
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: The Hudson Companies IncorporatedLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Steven Winter AssociatesLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: NYC

 

Project: Court Square
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: Court Square 45th Ave LLC
Designed by: Ettinger Engineering AssociatesLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: NYC


Project: Dekalb Commons
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: St. Nicks AllianceLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: NYC

 

Project: Great Oaks Mixed Use Eco-Park: Building 150
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: The Rosenblum CompaniesLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Re:Vision ArchitectureLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: Capital Region

 

Project: Hudson Hill
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: Westhab, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Amie Gross ArchitectsLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: Mid Hudson


Project: Johnson Park Green Community ApartmentsLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: RockabillLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: SWBR Architecture, Engineering & Landscape Architecture PCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: Mohawk Valley


Project: Linden Boulevard Phase IIILink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: Radson DevelopmentLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: NYC


Project: The Rise
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: Xenolith Partners LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: NYC


Project: The Seventy Six Building C
Award: $1,000,000
Developed by: South End Development LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Garrison-ArchitectsLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: Capital Region


Project: West Side Homes
Award: $362,620
Developed by: People United for Sustainable Housing, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Sustainable Comfort, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: Western NY

 

Late Design Phase

Project: Solara Apartments Phase III
Award: $750,000
Developed by: Bruns Realty Group, LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Black Mountain Architecture 
REDC: Capital Region

Round One Winning Demonstration Projects

Early Design Phase

Project: Affordable and Sustainable Multifamily Housing for City of Hudson, NY
City, State: Hudson, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Galvan Initiatives Foundation, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Urban Architectural Initiatives, RA, P.C.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1 million

Project: Creekview Apartments Phase II
City, State: Canandaigua, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: Low-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Baldwin Real Estate Development Corp.
Designed by: Sustainable Comfort, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page. and Glasow Architecture
Award: $1 million

Project: Geneva Solar Village
City, State: Geneva, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: Low-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: The Solar Village CompanyLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Sustainable Comfort, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page. and Bergmann Associates Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1 million

Project: Westgate Apartments
City, State: Rochester, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Providence Housing Development CorporationLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: SWBR Architecture, Engineering & Landscape Architecture, D.P.C.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1 million

Project: La Central Building C
City, State: Bronx, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Hudson Companies IncorporatedLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Steven Winter AssociatesLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page. and FXCollaborativeLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1 million

Project: Help One
City, State: Brooklyn, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: HELP USALink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Curtis + Ginsberg ArchitectsLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1 million

Project: Linden Boulevard Phase II
City, State: Brooklyn, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Radson DevelopmentLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Magnusson Architecture and Planning PCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1 million

Project: Linden Grove
City, State: Brooklyn, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Blue Sea Development Company, LLC
Designed by: Chris Benedict, RALink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $1 million

Project: Village Grove
City, State: Trumansburg, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: Low-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Sustainable Comfort, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page. and HOLT Architects PC Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $932,280

Project: The Seventy-Six Phase 1
City, State: Albany, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: South End Development LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Garrison-ArchitectsLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $658,020

Project: Bushwick Alliance
City, State: Brooklyn, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: RiseBoro Community Partnership, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: STAT Architecture Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $401,180

Project: Street Smart, 369 Manhattan Avenue
City, State: Brooklyn, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: High-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: 369 Manhattan, LLC
Designed by: zh ArchitectsLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $89,260

Project: Perdita Flats
City, State: Ithaca, New York
Construction Type: New Construction
Market Sector: Low-Rise Multifamily
Developed by: Perdita Flats Development, LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: STREAM Collaborative and Architecture + Landscape Architecture DPC Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Award: $70,560


Late Design Phase

Project: Solara Phase 2, Rotterdam, NY
Award: $750,000
Developed by: Bruns Realty Group LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Black Mountain ArchitectureLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: Capital Region

Project: Zero Place, New Paltz, NY
Award: $750,000
Developed by: Net-Zero Development LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Integral Building DesignLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: Mid-Hudson

Project: 425 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY
Award: $750,000
Developed by: Trinity Financial, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Dattner Architects D.C.PLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City

Project: 2050 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY
Award: $750,000
Developed by: Unique People Services, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Magnusson Architecture and Planning PCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City

Project: Park Haven, Bronx, NY
Awarded: $750,000
Developed by: The Community Builders, Inc.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Bright PowerLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City

Project: Rheingold Senior Housing, Brooklyn, NY
Award: $750,000
Developed by: Southside United HDFCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page. - Los Sures
Designed by: Magnusson Architecture and Planning PCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City

Project: Sendero Verde Building A
Award: $750,000
Developed by: Jonathan Rose CompaniesLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Handel ArchitectsLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City

Project: St. Marks Passive House, Brooklyn, NY
Awarded: $238,920
Developed by: Masmore Corporation
Designed by: Cycle Architecture + PlanningLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City

Project: Engine 16
Award: $197,010
Developed and designed by: Baxt Ingui ArchitectsLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City

Under Construction

Project: 515 East 86th Street
Award: $500,000
Developed by: Sky Management Corp.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Arquitectonica New York P.C.Link opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City

Project: Flow Chelsea 211 West 29th Street
Award: $500,000
Developed by: 211 Sea Foam Properties, LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: ZH ArchitectsLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City

Project: Tree of Life, Queens, NY
Award: $500,000
Developed by: First Jamaica Community & Urban Development Corp, and The Bluestone OrganizationLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page. a development partner to First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica
Designed by: GF55 Architects LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
RECD: New York City

Project: 1182 Woodycrest Development, Bronx, NY
Award: $412,860
Developed by: NYC Partnership Housing Development Fund Co. and The Bluestone OrganizationLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Altanova Energy + SustainabilityLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City

Project: North Miller Passive Multifamily, Newburgh, NY
Award: $39,720
Developed by: Urban Myth Construction affiliated with Stephen Taya Property Management
Designed by: Northeast Projects, LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: Mid-Hudson

Post-Completion Performance Optimization

Project: Park Avenue Green, Bronx, NY
Award: $250,000
Developed by: Omni New York, LLCLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
Designed by: Bright PowerLink opens in new window - close new window to return to this page.
REDC: New York City