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Buildings of Excellence Competition

 

 

The Buildings of Excellence (BOE) Competition is a $83 million competition that has distributed monetary awards over five rounds. Kicked off in early 2019, Buildings of Excellence recognizes and rewards the design, construction, and operation of resilient, climate-friendly multifamily buildings that are healthier for residents and their communities.

There are two paths to participate in the BOE Competition: demonstration projects and early design support. Learn about available funding and previous winners below.

Winning demonstration projects are awarded up to $1.5 million. Demonstration projects awarded through the BOE Competition are going beyond developing beautiful and profitable buildings: they are establishing a legacy in the State of New York and leading the clean energy transition. Design firm partners can apply for awards up to $150,000. Early Design Support awardees are going beyond designing beautiful and functional projects: they are creating healthy, safe, and resilience spaces that provide a more comfortable lifestyle for New York State residents.
Applications are open now and accepted on a continuous basis. BOE Competition Winners Explore innovative demonstration projects across New York State that were awarded funding through the BOE competition.

Buildings of Excellence Matters for Our Future

Designing and developing clean and resilient buildings that are good for both businesses and residents is at the core of this competition.

The honorees are visionary architects and developers who take the lead in achieving beautiful, zero-emission buildings that improve quality of life and inspire the industry to follow their example toward a climate-friendly future. Their projects are beneficial for the environment, highly profitable, and provide them a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Market Impact

See how the Buildings of Excellence Competition has impacted our awardees, their projects, and local communities.

"NYSERDA, that funding is all so critical… to get over the hump, to make that connection between can we do this and what is the cost – that small bridge with the technical assistance that is given by NYSERDA is a game changer.”

- Illya Azaroff, FAIA, founding principal, +Lab architect

 

 

"Because of [Buildings of Excellence] we have databases full of project information, cost information, lessons learned we can offer. We’re happy to tell you what didn’t work so you don’t have to… it gives them confidence to move forward."

- Lois Arena, Director, Steven Winer Associates, Inc.

New Construction Resources

NYSERDA’s extensive new construction resource hub is designed to inspire and guide architects, engineers, developers, and community members by providing access to valuable insights and expertise gained from past program participants and industry leaders.

This curated list of resources includes:

  • Articles: Stay informed with proven strategies for achieving zero-emission performance.
  • Trainings: Enhance your skills with on-demand workshops and expert-led sessions.
  • Videos: Gain visual insights through project showcases, tutorials, and success stories.
  • Cost Data: Access real-world figures to help budget and plan effectively.
  • Case Studies: Learn form real projects demonstrating best practices and innovative solutions.

 

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If you have specific questions about the competition, contact [email protected].