http : / / www . archdaily . com / 374790 / 2013 - aia - housing - awards - announced / 2013 AIA Housing Awards Announced 17 May 2013 by Karissa Rosenfield Architecture News AIA Awards Housing Housing Awards Residential House in the Mountains ; Colorado / GLUCK + © Steve MundingerThe American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) has selected the six recipients of the 2013 Housing Awards . The AIA ’ s Housing Awards Program , now in its 13 th year , was established to recognize the best in housing design and promote the importance of good housing as a necessity of life , a sanctuary for the human spirit and a valuable national resource . All the winners , after the break . One / Two Family Custom Housing : The one and Two Family Custom Residences award recognizes outstanding designs for custom and remodeled homes for specific client ( s ) . Eagle Ridge ; Eastsound , Washington / Gary Gladwish ArchitectureEagle Ridge ; Eastsound , Washington / Gary Gladwish Architecture © Will AustinThis project consists of a combined kitchen - dining - living area , study , master suite , art studio , and storage area , with the flexibility to add bedrooms or an apartment . To meet the client ’ s requirement that the house be highly efficient , it is constructed of structural insulated panels ( SIPS ) . This method allows for a faster construction time , less waste generation , tighter construction , and better insulation . All the windows and doors are designed to surpass energy code requirements , and all of the lighting is either LED or compact fluorescent to reduce energy consumption . The siting and design of the house maximize passive solar benefits to reduce the energy load . Halls Ridge Knoll Guest House ; San Francisco / Bohlin Cywinski JacksonHalls Ridge Knoll Guest House ; San Francisco / Bohlin Cywinski Jackson © Nic LehouxThe building is carefully detailed in stone , timber , and glass to respond to the site ’ s rolling topography , a forest of ancient live oaks and manzanita , and panoramic views of the San Clemente Mountains and Los Padres National Forest beyond . A stone wall anchors the building to the sloping site and screens the house and pool . A simple timber - framed shed roof springs from the stone wall , supporting naturally weathered zinc roofing over cedar - clad volumes . Expansive windows provide natural lighting throughout the house , and a broad overhanging roof provides shade from the intense summer sun . Sliding doors and operable hopper windows throughout the house use the prevailing winds for natural ventilation , while also providing expansive views of the mountain range . House in the Mountains ; Colorado / GLUCK + House in the Mountains ; Colorado / GLUCK + © Steve MundingerRoof planes appear as native mountain meadows , making the structure practically invisible from the road above . These green roofs not only provide a super - insulated envelope but also preserve and highlight the original view from the existing house . Continuous clerestory windows wrap around the interior , screening out the road and revealing a spectacular mountain panorama . This clerestory creates a completely daylit space , with lighting necessary only at night . Solar panels are incorporated in the building façade . A retaining wall , clad in Cor - ten steel and cement board , slices diagonally across the site , capturing one side of the solar courtyard and , on the other , forming a private sunken court adjacent to the main living area . Lake View Residence ; Austin , Texas / Alterstudio Architecture LLPLake View Residence ; Austin , Texas / Alterstudio Architecture LLP © Patrick Wong , Casey DunnThe 5 , 900 - square - foot house emphasizes views and a dynamic spatial sequence . A rich palette of materials on the interior , including mahogany cabinetry and longleaf pine floors , combines to create a warm environment . Oriented for optimal cross - ventilation and protection from the sun without eschewing the view westward , this project also features geothermal HVAC systems , a photovoltaic array , reflective TPO roofing , cellular foam insulation , tankless water heaters , and FSC - certified and reclaimed woods . The house also takes advantage of the tree canopy to provide additional shading , and carefully placed skylights bring diffused daylight to the interior and help reduce reliance on electric lighting . Multifamily Living : The Multifamily Housing award recognizes outstanding apartment and condominium design . Both high - and low - density projects for public and private clients were considered . In addition to architectural design features , the jury assessed the integration of the building ( s ) into their context , including open and recreational space , transportation options and features that contribute to livable communities . Via Verde – The Green Way ; Bronx , New York / Dattner Architects and Grimshaw ArchitectsVia Verde – The Green Way ; Bronx , New York / Dattner Architects and Grimshaw Architects David Sundberg / EstoThis mixed - use complex provides healthy , affordable urban living for low - and middle - income residents of the South Bronx . Built on a former brownfield site , the project comprises three building types : a 20 - story tower , a 6 - to 13 - story midrise duplex apartment component , 2 - to 4 - story town houses , 222 - unit complex includes . Large windows , typically on two exposures , allow cross - ventilation and provide abundant daylighting . The garden begins as a courtyard on grade and steps up through a series of south - facing roof terraces . The terraces , many of which are accessible to residents , feature a small apple orchard and plots for growing vegetables while also providing storm water control , enhanced insulation , and mitigation of the urban heat island effect . Rainwater is collected and recycled for irrigation . Specialized Housing : The Special Housing award recognizes outstanding design of housing that meets the unique needs of other specialized housing types such as single room occupancy residences ( SROs ) , independent living for the disabled , residential rehabilitation programs , domestic violence shelters , and other special housing . West Campus Housing – Phase I ; Seattle / Mahlum ArchitectsWest Campus Housing – Phase I ; Seattle / Mahlum Architects © Benjamin BenschneiderProviding housing for 1 , 650 students in five buildings this project is the first phase of a student housing expansion for the university . The project has created a new walkable , transit - oriented neighborhood . To ensure the project is woven into the fabric of the city , it includes a number of publicly accessible spaces , including a 116 - seat restaurant , 7 , 000 - square - foot grocery store , café , conference center , academic support center , health and wellness center , and two retail spaces . The exterior material palette was kept simple and economical : imperial - sized brick , white vinyl windows , wood , and weathering steel . Interior materials — mostly recycled , with no VOC content — were selected on the basis of reducing the energy required for shipping and manufacture . 2013 Jury : Kathleen Dorgan , AIA , Chair , Dorgan Architecture & PlanningJohn Isch , AIA , RWA Architects , Inc . R . Thomas Jones , AIA , California Polytechnic State UniversityStephen Sharpe , Hon . AIA Charles L . Travis , AIA , The Housing Studio , P . A . See who was honored with the 2013 AIA / HUD Housing Awards here ! News via AIA