Residential
Winner: Skillman Residence, San Carlos (Watch Video)
Owner: Peter and Laurel Skillman
Architect: Freebairn-Smith & Crane
Builder: CEO Construction, Inc.

“The Skillman residence is an exemplary residential project that demonstrates innovative reclamation of materials from other projects along with extensive innovative applications of sustainable design strategies. The house is beautifully sited on the hill and blends into the landscape with the green roof planted with native species. In addition to the green roof, the innovative design strategies include LED lighting, daylight harvesting and passive solar design which results in extremely low energy usage.”

Honorable Mention: Reyering/Walker Residence, Woodside
Owner: Marty Walker & Nancy Reyering
Architect: Hermannsson Architects
Builder: Storey Builders, Inc.

“The Reyering & Walker Residence is a project that is disciplined in its design approach to renovation and expansion of the existing buildings. The extensive use of salvaged materials along with design sensitivity towards maintaining the open space produced a unique, warm and inviting home.”

Commercial
Winner: Portola Valley Town Center, Portola Valley (Watch Video)
Owner: Town of Portola Valley
Architect: Siegel & Strain Architects/Goring & Straja Architects
Builder: TBI Construction Management

“The Portola Valley Town Center demonstrates to the community the town’s leadership role in sustainability design. The extensive use of natural ventilation, daylighting and shading, plus the use of recycled and reclaimed materials give the three buildings a comfortable and natural feeling while accomplishing energy conservation. The site was carefully designed with sensitivity to stormwater management and the preservation of old growth redwood trees. Their application for LEED certification shows qualification for a Platinum rating and the photovoltaic cells on the roof demonstrate a commitment to trying new technologies to reduce carbon footprint.”

Honorable Mention: Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building, South San Francisco
Owner: City of South San Francisco
Architect: Wong & Logan Architects
Builder: RGM Construction Management

“The daylighting, use of natural materials and flow of the interior to exterior are sustainable strategies implemented in the Recreation Center that will have direct benefits on the community as they use this center for years to come.”