It was an exhilarating evening at the AIA Honolulu Awards where Peter Vincent Architects and Mokulua High Performance Builder’s Slice of Paradise took the 2024 AIA USGBC Sustainability Award. This remarkable resort-style estate not only showcases exceptional design and craftsmanship but also underscores the possibility of prioritizing sustainability. Achieving LEED Platinum, Energy Star, and EPA Indoor AirPlus certifications, this oceanside home was meticulously planned to ensure efficiency and durability, essential for withstanding some of O‘ahu’s toughest conditions.

The AIA USGBC Sustainability Award celebrates the best of green building and sustainable market transformation. USGBC is committed to transforming buildings and believes that everyone deserves a better, more sustainable way of living. The award recognizes projects that integrate design excellence with environmental performance to inspire sustainable, resilient, and climate-forward designs. The AIA USGBC Sustainability Award jury consisted of USGBC Hawai‘i members who represent high levels of achievement, design quality, and professional integrity.