The ‘Design & Build with FSC’ Awards recognize designers and builders who are committed to using FSC-certified wood, and who are creating a marketplace that promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically prosperous forest management.
These exclusive building awards recognize excellence in the use of FSC-certified materials in both residential and commercial/industrial design and construction in North America. Winning projects, chosen by an independent committee of recognized professionals, will be announced at the 10th Annual Design & Build with FSC Awards Reception, held October 22-24th, 2014 in conjunction with Greenbuild 2014 in New Orleans.
2013 award winners included the Center for Sustainable Landscapes at the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, the first project to pursue three rigorous standards: Living Building Challenge, 4 Stars Sustainable Sites Initiative, and LEED Platinum. The residential Design & Build Award winner was the Desert Rain Home in Bend, Oregon, in which 100% of the wood products are FSC-certified or salvaged. Learn more about the past winners.
Who can apply
Awards are open to homeowners, architects, interior designers, general contractors, builders, consultants and other professionals in the US and Canada who demonstrate their commitment to using FSC-certified wood.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Commercial, institutional, mixed-use, or residential
- At least 50% of new wood used (by cost) is FSC-certified
- Building project must be located in the United States or Canada
- Must have been completed during or after 2013
Selection criteria:
- The amount of FSC-certified wood used (by cost) in the project
- The appropriateness of wood use, creative expression and innovation
- Efforts to advance FSC market transformation (e.g., new FSC certificates issued as a result of project, ability to replicate project, affordability, relationships formed along the supply chain)
Submit your project today!
Click here to enter your project and submit to Amelia Harris, E: a.harris@us.fsc.org.