Region 2 Sustainability

EPA and NYC launch the Third Annual NYC Green Building Competition

On April 10, 2008, the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability and EPA Region 2 announced the Third NYC Green Building Competition.

This national competition seeks projects and ideas that promote the New York City as the pre-eminent cultural and sustainable urban epicenter. Design projects are encouraged that integrate whole-building principles, employ the tenets of green building construction and end-of-life considerations, anticipate post-occupancy concerns, and complement the community in which they reside.

Submissions will be accepted through Friday, May 30, 2008. For details on submission.

Background

In 2003, EPA, along with New York City Office of Environmental Coordination and New York City Department of Environmental Protection, spearheaded the Green Building Competition for New York City to establish New York City as a leader in America's green building movement. In 2006, OEC received 26 submissions. The competition was broken down into five categories, industrial, small residential, mid- and hi-rise residential, commercial / office, other. Winners were announced in June 2006.

New York City Mayor's Office on Green Buildings

Awards Ceremony press release June 06, 2006

2006 Winners Brochure [PDF 414 KB, 2 pp]