Design Challenge Gallery
EPA is challenging architects and building owners to achieve ENERGY STAR for all commercial new construction projects by adopting energy-efficient decarbonization strategies that move the next generation of buildings to zero carbon.
Spotlight on Our Leaders!
EPA is proud to recognize our leaders in the Decarbonize Your Design Challenge. These architecture firms and building owners are leading the way by achieving Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR and took the initiative to deliver exemplary energy design strategies that will prevent CO2 emissions for commercial new construction and major renovation projects for well into the future.
2022 Honorable Project
Commercial New Construction |
Project: MESA Hangar at Falcon Field: Buildings A, B, and C |
AOR: ADM Group, Inc. |
Owner: MESA Hangar, LLC |
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View design profile of Mesa Hanger (PDF, 190.19 KB) |
Best Projects
Commercial New Construction | Major Renovation/Addition |
Project: Elaine E. Thompson Elementary School | Project: Crossfield Elementary School |
AOR: Stantec Architecture | AOR: Moseley Architects |
Owner: Loudoun County Public Schools | Owner: Fairfax County Public Schools |
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Honorable Projects
Project: Brookland Area Elementary School | Project: Hovatter Elementary School |
AOR: Moseley Architects | AOR: Grimm + Parker |
Owner: Henrico County Public Schools | Owner: Loudoun County Public Schools |
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Challenge Statistics
- 66 Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR projects include:
- K-12 schools, offices, hotels, data centers, courthouses, and grocery stores
- 10.8 million square feet
- 40 participating AOR firms
- Over 3 billion estimated annual kBtu saved
- 45% average CO2-e reduction
- $65 million estimated annual energy cost savings
Challenge Supporters
EPA thanks these organizations for spreading the word to their members and doing their part to help make the next generation of buildings carbon neutral.
Challenge Projects
See the complete list of all Challenge Projects and Architects that achieved Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR