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Save the date for the Idaho BetterBricks Awards.  These Awards honor the vision and tenacity of leaders whose commitment to high performance buildings yields some of the best projects in the Northwest.  Nominations for the Idaho BetterBricks Awards are open through September 10th.

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Idaho BetterBricks Awards - part of the Idaho Energy & Green Building Conference
October 20, 2010
Doubletree Riverside , Boise, ID 
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Nominations: Due September 10 
Keynote Speaker: Robert Hull, Miller Hull Partnership



What are the BetterBricks Awards?
We have all heard that our buildings consume more than 40 percent of the energy used in the U.S. - approximately half is used in the commercial sector alone. Needless to say, the pressure is on to address the energy needs of our built environment.

There’s a cascade of change taking place within the commercial building industry. Whether it was born out of volatile energy markets, catalyzed by AIA’s 2030 Challenge, or validated by building owners who voluntarily disclose energy use before it becomes mandatory, one thing is certain: the opportunity energy efficiency offers to both the bottom line and the environment is unmatched. And it will take leaders from across professions to collaborate, take charge, and ultimately get us there quickly.

The BetterBricks Awards salute the individuals leading the way for high performance commercial buildings with an emphasis on energy efficiency. From the building owners who pay for them, to the designers and engineers who design them, to the building operations staff and service professionals who keep them running at peak performance – all have critical roles to play. The annual BetterBricks Awards celebrate the people behind the best projects in the Northwest. The result: a greater number of buildings that offer improved energy efficiency, bottom line benefits and a reduced carbon footprint. The BetterBricks Awards take place in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. 

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Award Categories

The 2010 Idaho and Montana awards will honor individuals and some teams in the following categories:

Architect
Those who design buildings and lead the design team on projects that consistently achieve high levels of energy efficiency in both new construction and major renovations.

Design Engineer
Those who have contributed significant solutions to the energy efficient design of mechanical and/or electrical systems (including passive systems) for new buildings and major renovations.

Advocate
Those who advocate for and support the design and operation of high performance buildings including consultants, government, non-profit, educators, and others.

Owner/Developer
Those who make decisions about strategic direction regarding investments in high performance buildings. These executives, developers, owners and managers support, authorize and generally enable high performance building to be built and operated.

Facility Manager/Operator
Open to a team or an individual who operates and manages the facilities of a building including facility directors, managers and building operators. 

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Idaho BetterBricks Awards Keynote Speaker

Robert Hull Robert Hull, FAIA, founding partner of Miller Hull Partnership , will deliver the keynote address at the Idaho BetterBricks Awards. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., Miller Hull Partnership is an architecture firm specializing in sustainable design and socially responsible public architecture.  In addition to numerous awards, the firm is the recipient of the 2003 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Firm Award, the AIA’s highest honor.   




Past Awards

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of the recent BetterBricks Awards in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.  To learn more about these outstanding award recipients, visit the following pages:
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