Solar Futures House earns award at the 2025 AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards

Woodbury University’s Solar Futures House has earned 2nd Place (Merit Award) in the Climate Positive category at the 2025 AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards — the only student-designed project recognized among all professional submissions!

Jury comments about the project commended its boundary pushing sustainable design, and the innovative concept and execution.

Jury Comments:

Ambitious and visionary — pushes the boundaries of sustainable design through innovation.

Use of 3D-printed, low-carbon concrete and non-combustible walls reflects strong fire-resilience thinking.

A holistic environmental strategy: net-zero energy, water harvesting, all-electric systems, and passive design elements.

Triple-paned glazing and experimental construction techniques position it at the frontier of green building.

Feels like a prototype for a new generation of climate-adaptive housing. A compelling architectural laboratory with real-world potential.

We’re thrilled to see our innovative work in sustainable design receive this recognition. Congratulations to faculty lead Kishani De Silva and all the incredible students whose talent, vision, and hard work made this achievement possible!

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