ASU buildings and landscapes shine at environmental awards

Four Arizona State University projects were finalists at Arizona Forward’s 43rd Annual Environmental Excellence Awards this spring, recognizing outstanding projects in sustainability and design.

Biodesign Institute Building C earned an Award of Distinction in the landscape design category. The buildings and structures category highlighted Wilson Hall, Fusion on First and the Media and Immersive eXperience Center.

Biodesign C, a state-of-the-art research facility completed in 2018 on the eastern gateway of the Tempe campus, received distinct recognition for linking microbiology and health research disciplines within the building to the natural landscape that inspires the research.

In collaboration with Trueform Landscape Architecture Studio, ASU Facilities Development and Management designed a landscape that reinforces the university’s commitment to sustainability. Rainwater from the building’s roof is evenly distributed across the site, reducing potable water use while developing desert plant and tree species in the area.

These ASU projects were among 49 finalists from across Arizona this year, showcasing the most innovative and transformative environmental initiatives.