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Sustainable San Mateo County, RecycleWorks, and the San Mateo County Chapter of the American Institute of Architects sponsor the Green Building Award to support sustainable design in architecture and to recognize the designers, builders, and owners of green buildings in San Mateo County. We are happy to announce the winners of the 2010 Green Building Awards.

New Construction Residential (Click to watch video Watch Video)
Rubenstein Residence, Hillsborough
Owner: Michael Rubenstein
Architect: TRG Architects
Builder: Miller Development
“Seamless integration of site and building with sustainble construction and accessibility considerations. Welcoming, inviting entry with nice articulation of massing and use of materials. Agressive whole-systems approach to energy use and conservation such as photovoltaic array, solar thermal and ground source heatpump system results in a net zero metering and recycling of gray water.”

Residential Remodel
Schena-Ricke Residence, Menlo Park (Click to watch video Watch Video)
Owner: Bruce Schena and Cathy Ricke
Architect: Ana Williamson Architects
Builder: Drew Maran Construction
“An elegant transformation of a 1939 cottage that reflects the owner’s values and appreciation of sustainable modern architecture while respecting its neighbors and context.”

Commercial Project
Michael J Homer Science and Student Life Center (Click to watch video Watch Video)
Owner: Sacred Heart School
Architect: Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
Builder: DPR Construction
“Integrated design of systems and building, and the transparent connection between indoor and outdoor, result in an classroom building that is both a functional and an educational tool that demonstrates sustainable environmental strategies.”