Design Challenge Gallery
EPA is challenging architects and building owners to achieve ENERGY STAR for all commercial new construction projects by adopting energy-efficiency strategies for the next generation of buildings.
Spotlight on Our Leaders!
EPA is proud to recognize our leaders in the 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 for commercial new construction and major renovation projects for well into the future.
2022 Honorable Project
| Commercial New Construction |
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| Project: MESA Hangar at Falcon Field: Buildings A, B, and C |
| AOR: ADM Group, Inc. |
| Owner: MESA Hangar, LLC |
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| View enlarged image of Mesa Hangers (PDF, 9.22 MB) |
| View design profile of Mesa Hanger (PDF, 190.19 KB) |
Best Projects
| Commercial New Construction | Major Renovation/Addition |
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| 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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Click for design profile (PDF, 204 KB) | Click for design profile (PDF, 167 KB) |
Honorable Projects
| Project: Brookland Area Elementary School | Project: Hovatter Elementary School |
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| AOR: Moseley Architects | AOR: Grimm + Parker |
| Owner: Henrico County Public Schools | Owner: Loudoun County Public Schools |
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Click for design profile (PDF, 206 KB) | Click for design profile (PDF, 163 KB) |
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 emissions 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 energy efficient.
Challenge Projects
See the complete list of all Challenge Projects and Architects that achieved Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR