Integrating solar thermal systems with gas heating systems at two detention facilities—while both jails remained fully operational—was a sophisticated yet simple project designed with few moving parts for easy maintenance.

This truly modern performance space would be a notable addition to an arts complex in any major city. The fact that it is part of a public school campus makes it all the more impressive.

Using a successful empowerment philosophy that helps demystify cancer treatment, this partnership between MD Anderson and Banner Health provides inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary care to patients and their families.

Designed for LEED-Silver certification, the resource center serves a student population of more than 27,000 at the state's second-largest educational institution.

This two-story, 15,000-sq-ft addition to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's headquarters fits seamlessly into the natural desert surroundings and redefines the structure.