by Jbs060609 e3 — June 10, 2009—On June 4, the National Building Museum presented the 2009 Honor Award to four Visionaries in Sustainability—Louis R. Chnevert and United Technologies; S. Richard Fedrizzi and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC); Mayor Richard M. Daley and the City of Chicago; and Majora Carter, founder, Sustainable South Bronx and president, The Majora Carter Group, LLC—in recognition of their leadership, commitment and achievements in green building and design, workforce development and business practices.
The Honor Award was established by the Museum in 1986 to salute those who have significantly improved the built environment. UTC is being recognized for its commitment to improving the energy efficiency of buildings and development of sustainable communities. USGBC receives the honor for unparalleled leadership in sustainable building practices and its demonstration of the environmental, social, and economic value of green building. The City of Chicago is being recognized for its historic commitment to planning a vibrant and healthy city and its progressive investment in design and architecture to promote economic development and growth. Majora Carter is being recognized for her pioneering vision and advocacy to create sustainable urban environments.
The National Building Museum is a leading cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and planning. Chartered by Congress in 1980 and open to the public since 1985, the Museum has become a vital forum for exchanging ideas and information about the built environment through its exhibitions, education programs, and publications.
