redefining affordable housing
through architecture & design
awards
CDS continually works to optimize building performance while creating a livable and functional space within the available budget. As a result, CDS has earned a national reputation for excellence in affordable, sustainable design. Below is a listing of accolades recently bestowed upon the Studio and/or its design team members:
2010 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing
2010 Silver EnergyValue Housing Award® (EVHA), Affordable Home/Cold Climate category
Wilson Avenue Duplex project
2009 EarthCraft Virginia Multifamily Developer of the Year
LEED Silver Certification
Tekoa Boys Home Project
2008 Silver EnergyValue Housing Award® (EVHA), Affordable Home/Cold Climate Category
Roanoke-Lee Street Project
2007 Gold Award recipient, Best in American Living (BALA)/HUD Secretary's Award for Excellence
Roanoke-Lee Street Project
The 2007 Home Depot Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing Built Responsibly
Roanoke-Lee Street Project
The Virginia Housing Coalition 2007 Housing Leadership Award
Colin Arnold, Designer/Architect
James RiverChapter, US Green Building Council 2nd Virginia Go Green Competition: 2007 Merit
Roanoke-Lee Street Project
Virginia Conservation Network 2007 Conservation Award
Non-profit Leadership in Green Building and Sustainability
ENERGY STAR® 2007 Partner of the Year Award
Excellence in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing, Roanoke-Lee Street Project
VSBN 2006 Virginia Green Innovation Award
Best Green Designer
VSBN 2005 Virginia Green Innovation Award
Best Institutional Project
Governor's Housing Conference 2004 Virginia Housing Award
Tekoa Youth Residential Campus, Best Housing Development
Frederick P. Rose Architectural Fellow
Colin M. Arnold ( '01-'03)
Joshua Galloway ('05-'08)
