Resource efficiency, responsibility for the environment, human productivity, quality of life - all are essential benefits of well-designed buildings.

Of the design professionals entrusted with creating significant spaces, only a few achieve a rare combination of superlative design and creativity, environmental sensitivity, and innovative energy efficiency solutions.

By making that extra effort to aim beyond minimum energy performance codes, these design teams have produced a host of benefits - not only for their clients, but also for the occupants of the buildings and the public.

Savings By Design and the American Institute of Architects, California Council work together to recognize professionals who integrate design excellence with energy efficiency in their projects.