AWARDS, HONORS + DISTINCTIONS
2023
Future House International Residential Award
Cape Cod Hemp House
Architect: Estes Twombly+Titrington Architects, Inc.
Harwich Port, MA
Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum created the Future House International Residential Awards in order to “present architectural projects that are both inclusive and pioneering, ultimately defining the current state, and influencing the future of residential design on a global scale.” For more on the Future House Awards click here. Go to Future House International Residential Award for a description of the project.
BSA Design Award - Environmental Impact Advancement Commendation
Cape Cod Hemp House
Architect: Estes Twombly+Titrington Architects, Inc.
Harwich Port, MA
The Boston Society of Architecture Design Awards program celebrates exemplary innovation in the built environment, investment from committed clients, and the unique power of architecture to design buildings and spaces that transform communities and shape the way we live. The BSA honors projects that embody the values of the AIA Framework for Design Excellence and the BSA’s vision of building a just and sustainable Boston, together. Click here for more information. Click here for a description of the Hemp House.
AIA Architecture Award
Worcester Blackstone Visitor Center
Architect: Design Lab Architects
Worcester, MA
The 2023 Architecture program celebrates the best contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type. Click here for more information.
Rhody Award for Historical Preservation
Copley Chambers (206 Broad Street)
Architect: RGB
Providence, RI
The Rhody Awards honor people who make a difference by protecting Rhode Island’s historical character and sense of place. Click here for more information about the 2023 award winners.
2022
Commercial Rehabilitation award from the Providence Preservation Society (PPS)
Down City- Westminster Street Properties
Architect: Union
Providence, RI
2021
Featured in Parsons Healthy Materials LAB- Designing with HEMP + LIME
Harwich Port “Hemp Lime” House
Architect: Estes Twombly + Titrington Architects
Cape Code, MA
2020
Certified Living for Achieving the Living Building Challenge
International Living Future Institute, Seattle
The Certified Living Award Represents achievement of the most rigorous building standard in the world. This makes it the 23rd certified Living Building in the world, and the 4th in Massachusetts!
Winner - Silver Prism Award for Glass Elevator
Our Glass Elevator project on Union Wharf in Boston won Silver! See blog.
2019
Honor Award for Sustainable Design at the Annual BSA Design Awards
Highest honor available in the category at the annual awards event … “Living Building Challenge designed, the structure is thoughtfully integrated with its site and existing systems.” BSA Jury
Architect: designLAB architects
Amherst, MA
Worcester Blackstone Visitors Center makes the March 2019 Architectural Record Magazine
Architect: designLAB architects
Worcester, MA
Hitchcock Center makes cover of Wood Design & Building Magazine
Our project was featured on the cover of the Fall 2019 edition of Wood Design & Building
Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education
MA Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Boston
Award for “Building and Programs,” Grades K-12
2018
IIDA New England Interior Design Awards – Research Lab Category
Blueprint Medicines Headquarters in Cambridge, MA
Architect: TRIA Architects, Inc.
Society of American Registered Architects - NY Council’s Design Award
Atlantic Beach Residence in Long Island, NY
Architect: Bernheimer Architecture
Wild Designs Exhibit – Hitchcock Center for the Environment
Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA
Architect: designLAB architects
2017
Honor Award for Sustainable Design | Boston Society of Architects, Boston
Architect: designLAB architects
Amherst, MA
Paul Winske Access Award | Stavros, Amherst
"Hitchcock Center was awarded for efforts to design accessibility, in all its forms, into its building design, programming and daily operations."
2016
Featured in Sustainia100 – Building Sector
The Micro Lofts at the Arcade Providence, RI
Architect: Northeast Collaborative Architects
Five of the Best Houses in Massachusetts on Dezeen
Taylor Street House in Boston, MA
Architect: SAS Designbuild
2015
First Passive House in RI
Warren home is first in R.I. to receive Passive House sustainability rating
Swanson Construction, Stephen Nelson, and Joe Haskett of Union Studio
2014
Art Installation Construction
In What Distant Sky - Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
North Adams, MA
Artists: Megan and Murray McMillan
2013
AIA Rhode Island Design Awards – Residential Category, Merit Award
Cottage in Woods in Foster, RI
Architect: 3SIXØ Architecture
2012
3-Form’s 6th Annual People’s Choice Installation Contest – First Place
Artists for Humanity EpiCenter – New Entry Canopy in Boston, RI
Architect: designLAB Architects
2011
ASLA Professional Awards – Honor Award
The Steel Yard in Providence, RI
Architect: Klopfer Martin Design Group
2010
Rhode Island Monthly’s Best New Commercial Buildings in Rhode Island – Gold
The Box Office in Providence, RI
Architect: Design Distill