BBS Architects & Engineers receives 2011 Sustainable Design Award

The American Institute of Architects Long Island Chapter (AIA LI) presented its prestigious 2011 Sustainable Design Award to BBS Architects & Engineers (BBS). AIA LI bestowed the award in recognition of an outstanding use of sustainable design practices during BBS' work at the Nesconset Public Library Branch. LIPA Long Island Power Authority sponsored the Sustainable Design Award. AIA LI also recognized BBS with the 2011 ARCHI Award Commendation for the St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery Welcoming and Information Center in Farmingdale. Located in Nesconset, the 25,000 s/f Nesconset Library Branch project encompassed a conversion of a former federal armory structure into a library and technical services center for the entire Smithtown Special Library District. The Nesconset Library is currently undergoing the LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, with the LEED Silver level target. "We are tremendously honored to receive the 2011 Sustainable Design Award," said BBS president and lead architect Roger Smith, AIA, LEED AP. "The Nesconset Library Branch project presented the BBS design team with an exciting opportunity to redevelop an abandoned structure into an environmentally responsible public use facility that will serve the local community for decades to come." Shown (from left) are: BBS Architects & Engineers president and lead architect Roger Smith, AIA, LEED AP; BBS interior designer Brenna Silveria, CID, LEED AP; LIPA Long Island Power Authority business operations manager Michael Ennis; and AIA Long Island Chapter president Mark Kruse.