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2009 Design
Award Winners
Sustainability Awards |
Project of the Year
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REI Round Rock
Round Rock, Texas
Design
Gensler  ,
San Francisco, CA,
Fixtures
Coniferious, Seattle, WA,
Fixtures
Rudy Rack, Plover, WI,
Fixtures
Reeve Store Equipment Co. ,
Pico Rivera, CA,
Fixtures
Parker Commercial Construction, Boulder, CO,
Fixtures
Leader Manufacturing Inc., Port Orchard, WA,
Fixtures
High Country Millwork ,
Longmont, CO,
Fixtures
Grand & Benedicts Store Fixtures ,
Portland, OR,
General Contracting
Westwood Contractors Inc., Fort Worth, TX,
Retailer
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), Kent, WA,
Retailer/Fixtures
REI Fixture Shop, Renton, WA,
Visual Elements
Lehrman Cameron Studio, Seattle, WA,
Visual Elements
Tempest Technologies, Issaquah, WA,
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Marrying a holistic, comprehensive sustainable approach with outstanding design aesthetics and functionality, this store exemplifies today's green retailing possibilities, dispelling once and for all the outdated notion that sustainable design is an oxymoron. Addressing both environmental and social responsibility, the store's sustainable measures provide operational savings for the retailer, meeting triple-bottom-line objectives.
Some building, furniture, and fixture materials made from rapidly renewable, recycled, or reclaimed resources provide financial benefits. Sustainable carpeting built in modules can be replaced in small sections if it becomes damaged. Recycled rubber flooring not only is easy on the feet, easy to maintain, slip-resistant, and sound-absorbing, but is durable, outlasting many types of flooring.
All store fixtures are constructed of rapidly renewable and/or recycled materials, such as bamboo veneer fiberboard. A wall made from sunflower hulls provides a neutral backdrop for footwear. Low-VOC paints, sealants, and adhesives used throughout the store raise the quality of indoor air.
Plumbing fixtures use more than 40% less water than the standard baseline for a typical retail space, and elements such as ceramic metal halide lighting, daylight harvesting, and a high-efficiency HVAC system contribute to a 48% lower energy consumption than baseline. The air-handling units are 45% more efficient than code requires, carbon dioxide monitors help economize ventilation, and the insulation cuts heating and cooling needs by 45%. Over 90% of the appliances are Energy Star-rated.
Renewable energy sources include rooftop photovoltaic panels that harness up to 13% of the store's energy consumption, a solar thermal water system to heat 70 percent of the store's water, and the purchase of green power.
In-store space dedicated to community education and outreach features A/V equipment for events presented by non-profit partners and members of the retail co-op. Events, signage, and literature promote the retailer's sustainable efforts and explain how customers, members, and employees can contribute, such as by using alternative transportation. The store has a shower and incentives program for employees who bike or walk to work.
Because the shell, insulation, roof/skylights, and glazing systems were provided by the landlord, frequent communication between the retailer, design team, landlord, and landlord's architect and general contractor ensured that various elements would work together for sustainable benefits.
The project has received LEED Gold certification under the LEED CI for Retail pilot rating system. |
Second Place
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Founding Farmers
Washington, DC
Design
CORE architecture + design, Toronto, ON, Canada
Design
Next Step Design, Annapolis, MD,
General Contracting
Forrester Construction, Rockville, MD,
Lighting Design
MCLA, Washington, DC,
Photography
Michael Moran Photography, New York, NY,
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| Reclaimed wood from a textile mill in Georgia and a barn in West Virginia, low-VOC finishes, and 192,000 gallons in annual water savings from efficient plumbing fixtures are a few of the elements that helped this farm-to-table restaurant achieve LEED Gold. Among the 45% of materials manufactured within 500 miles are tables, chairs, and bar stools made in North Carolina from wood sustainably harvested in Pennsylvania. Organic food from 40,000 American farms is served on countertops of 50% post-consumer recycled paper, acrylic screen of 40% pre-consumer recycled resin subtly separates space, and graphics on a material of sustainably harvested wood pulp and waste cover walls. LEDs, gelled fluorescents, and window shading create soft color while reducing energy usage. With more than 15% of building materials reclaimed and 90% of construction waste recycled, the project brought together local artisans, sustainable vendors, farmers, and suppliers of specialized materials. |
Second Place
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North Face (The)
Boise, Idaho
Design
JGA ,
Southfield, MI,
Fixtures
The Carlson Group Inc. ,
Lombard, IL,
General Contracting
Engineered Structures Inc., Boise, ID,
Photography
Laszlo Regos Photography Inc., Berkley, MI,
Retailer
VF Outdoor Inc., San Leandro, CA,
Visual Elements
Imagine Visual Service, Seattle, WA,
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| The restoration of previously closed-off windows with high-efficiency glazing contributes daylighting and passive solar heating to this space, which features reused building materials, low-VOC paints, and high-efficiency lighting, HVAC, and air filtering systems. Recyclable, sustainably harvested wood feature walls complement fixtures and backroom storage shelving of CARB-compliant bamboo plywood and powdercoated metal. Particleboard used in the cashwrap and backwrap is manufactured without added formaldehyde of EPP- and SCS-certified 100% pre-consumer recycled wood fiber. Flooring consists of low-embodied-energy, recyclable porcelain tile with low-VOC, 15% recycled-content grout and 19% recycled-content setting material; sustainably harvested hardwood produced without insecticides or laminating adhesives; recycled-content vinyl installed using low-VOC adhesive; and a yarn and renewable fiber carpet with recycled content, featuring EPP and California Gold and Platinum certifications and installed using a product with a 90% lower environmental footprint than traditional glue installation. |
Outstanding Merit
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Denham Springs, La.
Fixtures
Bass Pro Fabrication Shops, Nixa, MO,
Fixtures
ColorBrite, Cincinnati, OH,
Fixtures
Lozier Corp. ,
Omaha, NE,
Fixtures
Our Country Home Inc. ,
Grabill, IN,
Fixtures
Rocky Creek, Stephenville, TX,
Fixtures
TJ Hale Co. ,
Menomonee Falls, WI,
Retailer/Design
Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, MO,
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| Built to meet LEED standards, this store showcases sustainable materials in a unique design aesthetic that evokes regionality. Creating authenticity throughout the space are reclaimed lap siding with its faded paint on walls and casework, reclaimed wood flooring in lobbies and apparel areas, old V-grooved tin and roughhewn siding from sawmill ends in an in-store swamp shack, and actual trees and branches serving as logs, handrails, and coverings for structural I-beams. Fixtures incorporate reclaimed barnwood from Wisconsin, reclaimed oak flooring, rough-sawn pine, heavy-gauge metal, logs, and hand-forged metal. The project team integrated the work of several suppliers to create detailed fixturing. Drawing attention to the local environment are in-store cypress trees draped with Spanish moss, an alligator pond, and an aquarium, while artifacts, memorabilia, and vintage photos recall the cultural heritage of the community. |
Outstanding Merit
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Canadian Tire Smart Store
Welland, Ontario, Canada
Architect
RAI, Pickering, ON, Canada
Civil Engineer
Bronte Engineering, Oakville, ON, Canada
Design
Watt International, Toronto, ON, Canada
Electrical Engineer
Hammerschlag & Joffe Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada
Fire Protection Engineer
Civelec Consultants Inc., Ville St-Laurent, QC, Canada
Fixtures
Harding Display Corp. ,
Toronto, ON, Canada
Fixtures
AFL Display Group, Concord, ON, Canada
General Contracting
Paramount Installations, North York, ON, Canada
General Contracting
Carwell Construction, Thornhill, ON, Canada
Landscape Architect
Douglas W Kerr and Associates, Toronto, ON, Canada
LEED Engineer
Enermodal Engineering Ltd., Kitchener, ON, Canada
Mechanical Engineer
Inviro Engineered Systems Ltd., Toronto, ON, Canada
Retailer
Canadian Tire Corp., Toronto, ON, Canada
Structural Engineer
Y&V Engineering Ltd., Markham, ON, Canada
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| With retailer commitment to an upfront investment, this project capitalizes on elements with an operational payback. On-site renewable power contributes to a GHG emission reduction of 248 metric tons. Water-efficiency measures such as low-flow plumbing fixtures and drought-resistant plants in the landscaping combine for a 49% usage drop. Harvested daylight, paired with sensors and automatic lighting switches, cut the lighting power load. A ground source heat pump reduces the heating power load for the office space by up to a third. Other elements include 68% locally sourced building materials; 34% recycled construction material; demand-controlled ventilation; building performance measurement and verification; high-efficiency boiler; exhaust air heat recovery; building automation; high-efficiency heating and cooling; and construction waste management. |
Outstanding Merit
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Timberland
Westfield Shopping Center, London
Fixtures
ARNO GB Ltd., Bristol, UK
Fixtures/Design
Checkland Kindleysides, Cossington, Leicester, UK
General Contracting
Macdonald Joinery & Construction, Sheffield, U.K.
Photography
Keith Parry Photography, London, UK
Retailer
Timberland European Services, Slough, England
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| A reclaimed timber pattern evoking the brand's logo wraps around entrance doors of salvaged planks. Inside, reclaimed timber forms a lattice that lowers the visual focus while providing merchandising options. Reclaimed doors provide character behind a cashwrap of timber and leather off-cuts. Footwear stands out against a curved wall clad in leather off-cuts. Mannequins made from 100% recycled card and water-based adhesive provide visual appeal under energy-efficient lighting that lowers the store's usage within the space by 43% to to 38.33 watts per square meter. |
Outstanding Use of Nature
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Canadian Tire Smart Store
Welland, Ontario, Canada
Architect
RAI, Pickering, ON, Canada
Civil Engineer
Bronte Engineering, Oakville, ON, Canada
Design
Watt International, Toronto, ON, Canada
Electrical Engineer
Hammerschlag & Joffe Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada
Fire Protection Engineer
Civelec Consultants Inc., Ville St-Laurent, QC, Canada
General Contracting
Carwell Construction, Thornhill, ON, Canada
General Contracting
Paramount Installations, North York, ON, Canada
Landscape Architect
Douglas W Kerr and Associates, Toronto, ON, Canada
LEED Engineer
Enermodal Engineering Ltd., Kitchener, ON, Canada
Mechanical Engineer
Inviro Engineered Systems Ltd., Toronto, ON, Canada
Retailer
Canadian Tire Corp., Toronto, ON, Canada
Structural Engineer
Y&V Engineering Ltd., Markham, ON, Canada
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| Among the elements of nature employed by this store are the sun, wind, geothermal energy, and vegetation. Landscaped with drought-resistant plants that reduce water needs, the store also reduces lighting power needs through the use of harvested daylight. Rooftop solar panels and a parking lot wind turbine supply the store's power, while its office space is heated and cooled by a ground source heat pump. |
Lighting Innovation
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REI Round Rock
Round Rock, Texas
Design
Gensler ,
San Francisco, CA,
General Contracting
Westwood Contractors Inc., Fort Worth, TX,
Retailer
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), Kent, WA,
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| Thoughtful layout, high-efficiency light fixtures, and an innovative daylight harvesting technique combine to reduce lighting energy loads approximately 15%. Tubular skylights deliver daylight to both shopping floors and back-of-house functions. |
Water Efficiency Innovation
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Smith & Hawken
The Fountains Shopping Center, Roseville, Calif.
Design
McCall Design Group, San Francisco, CA,
Fixtures
Principle Fixture & Millwork Inc., Osceola, WI,
General Contracting
Oakstone Construction Inc., Placerville, CA,
Photography
Timm Eubanks Photography, Encinitas, CA,
Retailer
Smith & Hawken, Novato, CA,
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| This project incorporates a rainwater catchment system that captures and stores rainwater, which is then used to water all the plants for sale inside the store. The system reduces the store's water consumption while minimizing stormwater runoff. |
Creative Use of Reclaimed Materials
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Timberland
Westfield Shopping Center, London
Fixtures
ARNO GB Ltd., Bristol, UK
Fixtures/Design
Checkland Kindleysides, Cossington, Leicester, UK
General Contracting
Macdonald Joinery & Construction, Kilamarsh, Sheffield, U.K.
Photography
Keith Parry Photographer, London, UK
Retailer
Timberland European Services, Slough, England
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| More than 85% of the materials in the space have served other purposes in a previous life. Some 500 square meters of reclaimed timber are incorporated into the exterior and interior of the space. Salvaged props and furniture are interspersed throughout the store. Reclaimed doors serve as a wall element, and vintage show laths as visual merchandising. Entrance doors are made of salvaged planks, while the cashwrap comprises timber and leather off-cuts. A curved wall is clad in excess boot leather strips from the Timberland factory. |
Consumer Education & Outreach
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Timberland
Westfield Shopping Center, London
Fixtures
ARNO GB Ltd., Bristol, UK
Fixtures/Design
Checkland Kindleysides, Cossington, Leicester, UK
General Contracting
Macdonald Joinery & Construction, Kilamarsh, Sheffield, U.K.
Photography
Keith Parry Photographer, London, UK
Retailer
Timberland European Services, Slough, England
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| Near the center of the store, a “community totem” details the retailer's environmental and community support. Taking the brand's famous footwear “nutrition label” a step further, the project also introduces a “store contents” frame to show the “ingredients” of the retail space, its construction, and everyday energy consumption. |
Creative Use of Reusable Materials
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Timberland PRO
Las Vegas
Design
JGA ,
Southfield, MI,
Fixtures
Concept 360 Exhibits, Doylestown, PA,
Photography
Mark A. Steele Photography Inc., Columbus, OH,
Retailer
The Timberland Company (Retail), Stratham, NH,
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| Designed with end of life in mind, this trade-show exhibit booth incorporates reusable materials in unique ways. Fully 82% of the booth is recyclable at the end of its five-year targeted life span. For instance, translucent wall panels that allow some light to filter through are constructed of the same recyclable material as postal carrying cartons. |
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