Frank Harmon Architect chosen to design a new, green AIA NC headquarters in Raleigh
January 31, 2008
The face of downtown Raleigh will be changing soon, with a new and contemporary energy conscious building for the headquarters of the North Carolina chapter of American Institute of Architects. There was a state-wide competition to find the right statement which, of course, includes aesthetic and functional awesomeness as well as fulfilling the goal of creating a building that uses at least 55 percent less energy than traditional styles when it opens in 2010.
Out of 68+ entries from architects all over the state, Frank Harmon Architect was chosen as the winner. The firm’s entry used the footprint of the building as well as the surrounding landscape in a way that will make the public space inviting, and will warm the entire area of currently cold character-less government buildings. Personally, I can’t wait for the addition.
The Raleigh News and Observer has a great article detailing energy-saving elements of the design, as well as the goals behind the project.
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January 31st, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Let’s hope everyone who hears about Frank Harmon’s winning design will recognize it as a major step forward for the City of Raleigh and AIA/North Carolina. A totally “green” building — geothermal wells, vegetated roof, rainwater collection roof and cisterns, native landcaping, porous pavers in the parking “garden,” regionally appropriate and locally available materials — in the middle of downtown Raleigh? That’s HUGE. It could set a precedent for future building downtown and elsewhere. And you’re absolutely right: what a wonderfully warm addition to the empty, barren government complex. I, for one, couldn’t be happier! You rock, Frank!