Awards

A history of firsts.

From the beginning, our mission has been to lead the industry in sustainable design and building practices that improve the economic, social, and environmental health of the communities we serve. What we’ve accomplished is reflected in Bazzani’s awards, and our history of firsts:

First to complete a LEED-certified project in Grand Rapids
First to complete a LEED double-Gold certified project in the world
First two urban zero storm water discharge sites in the United States
First green roof in West Michigan
First green roof for a hospital in Michigan
First green restaurant in West Michigan

2008

US Green Building Council, LEED for Homes Innovative Project Award
Grand Valley AIA Substainable Design Award
Business Review: Regional Thought Leader Award American Institute of Architects: Honor Award for Sustainable Design (Hispanic Center)

2007

Clean Water Action: Green Business Leader Award
Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission: Award for Hispanic Center of West Michigan Restoration
Michigan Historic Preservation Network: Building Award for Contribution to Historic Preservation in Michigan
EDC Magazine, Excellence in Design Awards: Honorable Mention, Hispanic Center

2006

Grand Valley Metro Council-Metropolitan: Development Blueprint Award for Excellence in Neighborhood Enhancement and Revitalization, Community Capacity Building, Citizen Involvement Community Design Practices, and Environmental Sustainability
EDC Magazine, Excellence in Design Awards: Finalist, East Hills Center

2005

State of Michigan, Department of Environmental Quality: Clean Michigan Initiative Award (Partnership with East Hills Council of Neighbors and Bazzani Associates)

2004

Aquinas College, Grand Rapids: Honorary Degree in Sustainable Business (Guy Bazzani)
State of Michigan: Cool City Catalyst Project Designation for East Hills Center (of the Universe)

2003

Grand Valley Metro Council: Metropolitan Development Blueprint Award for Excellence in Neighborhood Enhancement and Revitalization, Designs for Community Stability, and Environmental Sustainability
West Michigan Environmental Action Council: Sustainable Business Award (Bazzani Associates)
Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission: Outstanding Historic Preservation Project Award (Helmus Building, 947-959 Wealthy Street)
Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission: Outstanding Historic Preservation Volunteer (Guy Bazzani)

2002

Grand Rapids Neighborhood Business Award: First Place, Best Reuse of a Building (Helmus Building, 945-59 Wealthy Street)

2001

Grand Rapids Neighborhood Business Award: First Place, Best Exterior Renovation (Daverman Building, 940, 944, 946-48 East Fulton)
Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission: Outstanding Commercial Historic Preservation Project (Daverman Building, 940, 944, 946-48 East Fulton)

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