aia arizona announces 2009 srp sustainability award: tempe transportation center
September 26, 2009 Contact: Alexandra Evjen, Alexandra@aia-arizona.org, 602.252.4200
The Arizona component of The American Institute of Architects announced the 2009 SRP Sustainable Award, recognizing the importance of sustainability and energy efficient buildings through excellence in design, planning and construction of projects located anywhere in the world that are designed by AIA Arizona architects registered and licensed in the State of Arizona on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Celebrate Architecture gala in the Phoenix Convention Center.
The Tempe Transportation Center designed by architecture firms Architekton and OTAK is the recipient of this prestigious award. The jury consisted of Phil Weddle, AIA, Rob Paulus, AIA, Lori Singleton of SRP, Larry Henson of APS and Jerry Ufnal of APS.
Tempe Transportation Center
Architekton, OTAK
LEED Platinum Certified
Tempe’s Transportation Center at 5th Street and College Avenue is the centerpiece of Tempe’s award-winning transportation program. The 40,000 sf, three-story transit center houses Tempe’s Transportation Offices, Traffic Management Center, Community Room and Transit Store, as well as Arizona’s first Bike Station. Ground floor retail and food service provide amenities for bus and rail patrons, ASU students and visitors. The Center is a strategic hub for rail, bus and bike transportation, serving the new 20-mile METRO light rail system. The project is designed to use 52% less energy and is seeking LEED Platinum certification.
For an extended concept statement and photos of the project, please see the appropriate file folder in the AIA Arizona 2009 Design Awards Press kit.
American Institute of Architects Awards Programs
The awards programs are an important part of the AIA’s tradition of recognizing the outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations in support of the profession of architecture. By focusing attention on a broad range of exemplary activity in the profession, the general quality of architecture practice is elevated and a standard of
excellence is established against which all architects can measure their own performance. By informing the public on the breadth and value of architecture practice, the entire profession is held in higher esteem.
The strength of the AIA’s awards programs lies in the diversity of the profession and the quality of the work submitted. AIA members can play a vital role by participating in the nominations process.
For more information, visit www.aia.org/awards or www.aia-arizona.org/about-us/special-awards.