Since the early 1990s, Siegel & Strain Architects has won over 100 local, state, national, and international awards for design excellence, sustainability, historic preservation, and research. Highlights include four national Top Ten Green Project awards from the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment, as well as a national Progressive Architecture Award for architectural research.
2025
- Engineering New Record California Regional, Award of Merit (Government/Public Building): Presidio Building 643 Rehabilitation Project, San Francisco, Ca
2023
- AIA East Bay Chapter, Citation Design Award: Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro, San Leandro, Ca
2022
- AIA San Francisco Design Award for People’s Choice: Brisbane Library, City of Brisbane, CA
- AIA East Bay Chapter, Citation Design Award: City of Berkeley, Berkeley Tuolumne Camp, Groveland, CA
2020
- AIA Redwood Empire Chapter, Honor Award for Design (unbuilt): Redwood Visitor Center, Redwood National & State Parks, Orick, CA
- AIA East Bay Chapter, Design Excellence in Equitable Communities and Ecosystems, Sustainability Commendation (unbuilt): Redwood Visitor Center, Redwood National & State Parks, Orick, CA
- American Public Works Association National Public Works Project of the Year Award for Small Cities/Rural Communities: Oakley Recreation Center, Oakley, CA
- American Public Works Association (Northern California Chapter) Project Award for Small Cities/Rural Communities: Oakley Recreation Center, Oakley, CA
- U.S. WoodWorks Wood Design Award for Durable & Adaptable Wood Structures: Julia Morgan Hall, UC Berkeley Botanical Garden, Berkeley, CA
2017
- AIA East Bay COTE Honorable Mention for Sustainable Design: Center for Environmental Studies, Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland, CA
- New Buildings Institute ZNE California Schools Leadership Award for Outstanding Building: Center for Environmental Studies, Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland, CA
- Renovation/Restoration Award of Merit, 2017 Best Projects, Engineering News–California:Bowles Hall Residential College, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
- Gold Nugget Award of Merit for Best Renovated, Restored or Adaptive Reuse Residential Project: Bowles Hall Residential College, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
- Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association Preservation Award: John Woolley House and Ellen Blood House, Berkeley, CA
- Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association Preservation Award: Bowles Hall Residential College, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
- Acterra Business Environmental Awards for Sustainable Built Environment: Center for Environmental Studies, Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland, CA
- Marvin Architects Challenge–2017 Best Commercial: McClellan Ranch Preserve Environmental Education Center, Cupertino, CA
- Zero-Net Energy Projects verified on California ZNE Watchlist by New Buildings Institute: The California ZNE Watchlist, produced by the New Buildings Institute (NBI), provides examples of commercial buildings that have verified zero net energy performance, buildings that have met over the course of a year, net zero energy usage through onsite renewables.
2016
- AIA San Francisco Community Alliance Firm Achievement Award: Siegel & Strain Architects is honored to receive an AIA San Francisco Community Alliance Award, the Firm Achievement Award, given in recognition of “outstanding contributions to the community, advancement of the profession, and for producing distinguished architecture.” The AIA San Francisco Community Alliance Awards celebrate the accomplishments of its awards recipients and the nonprofit community to make San Francisco and Northern California a beautiful, affordable, a resilient place for all.
- California Preservation Foundation (CPF) Preservation Design Award for Rehabilitation: Senior Women’s Hall (Julia Morgan Hall), UC Botanical Garden, Berkeley, CA
- California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) Award of Excellence: McClellan Ranch Preserve Environmental Education Center & Blacksmith Shop, Cupertino, CA
- ASHRAE–Region X,Technology Award Honorable Mention: Jess Jackson Sustainable Winery Building, UC Davis, CA
2015
- Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) Preservation Award: Senior Women’s Hall (Julia Morgan Hall), UC Botanical Garden, Berkeley, CA
- Certified LEED Platinum: Center for Environmental Studies, Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland, CA
- Berkeley Design Advocates Award for Design Excellence: Dwight Child Development Center, UC Berkeley, CA
- Berkeley Design Advocates Award for Design Excellence: Berkeley Day Nursery (Lifelong West Berkeley Health Center), Berkeley, CA
2014
- Engineering News Record-California Award of Merit K-12 Education: Center for Environmental Studies, Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland, CA
- Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse: West Berkeley Family Practice (Berkeley Day Nursery, Walter H. Ratcliff, Jr. 1927)
- California Higher Education Sustainable Conference for Overall Sustainable Design: Jess Jackson Sustainable Winery Building, UC Davis
- Oakland Heritage Alliance Partners in Preservation Award: Girls Inc. Simpson Center for Girls
- AIA San Francisco Merit Award for Energy + Sustainability: Jess Jackson Sustainable Winery Building, UC Davis
- AIA San Francisco Honor Award for Historic Preservation: Maritime Child Development Center
2013
- Engineering News Record Small Projects, Award of Merit: Jess S. Jackson Sustainable Winery Building
2012
- AIA Redwood Empire Citation Award: Bayer Neighborhood Park & Gardens
- Richmond Historic Preservation Award: Maritime Child Development Center
2011
- North American Wood Design Awards, Award of Merit: Portola Valley Town Center
- American Society of Landscape Architects, Northern California Chapter, Award of Excellence for Design, Commercial and Institutional: Portola Valley Town Center and Sausal Creek Restoration
- AIA East Bay Citation Award for Architecture: Yountville Town Center
- AIA San Francisco Citation Award for Energy & Sustainability: Yountville Town Center
- California Woodworks, Green Building Award: Yountville Town Center
2010
- Savings by Design & AIA California Council Award of Honor: Yountville Town Center
- Good Green Design Award, European Centre for Architecture / Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture & Design: Portola Valley Town Center
- Design & Build with FSC, Commercial/Institutional, Honorable Mention: Portola Valley Town Center
- Preservation Design Award, California Preservation Foundation: Tahoe Fish Hatchery
2009
- AIA California Council (AIACC) Merit Award for Architecture: Portola Valley Town Center
- AIA California Council (AIACC) Savings by Design Honor Award: Portola Valley Town Center
- AIA California Council (AIACC) Savings by Design Citation Award: Orinda City Hall
- Top Ten Green Projects Award, National AIA Committee on the Environment: Portola Valley Town Center
- AIA San Francisco, Merit Award for Energy & Sustainability: Portola Valley Town Center
- AIA East Bay, Design Award, Citation for Architecture: Portola Valley Town Center
- Sustainable San Mateo County Green Building, Commercial Category: Portola Valley Town Center
- Acterra Award for Sustainabilty, Sustainable Built Environment: Portola Valley Town Center
- Environmental Design + Construction, Excellence in Design Award, Government Category, Finalist: Portola Valley Town Center
- Structural Engineers Assoc. of No. California (SEAONC) Excellence in Structural Engineering Award, Sustainable Design: Portola Valley Town Center
- Woodworks, California Wood Design, Green Building: Portola Valley Town Center
2008
- Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Best in Basin Award for Best Restoration of an Historic Structure: Tahoe Fish Hatchery, Tahoe City, CA
- AIA San Francisco, Honor Award for Energy & Sustainability: Orinda City Hall
- California Preservation Foundation Design Award in Sustainability: Washington Township Veterans Memorial Building
2007
- Structural Engineers Associations of California, Excellence in Structural Engineering Award: Orinda City Hall
- State of California, Flex Your Power Award for Education and Leadership in Energy Efficiency
- Environmental Protection Agency & Department of Energy, Energy Star Challenge for Energy Efficiency: Orinda City Hall
2006
- Design Excellence Award, National Council of Structural Engineers Associations: Orinda City Hall
- Excellence in Structural Engineering Award, “Best Use of New Technology in New Construction,” Structural Engineers Association of Northern California: Orinda City Hall
2005
- Merit Award for Energy + Sustainability, AIA San Francisco: Wine Creek Road Residence
- Oakland Heritage Alliance, Partners in Preservation Award: Parente Building
2004
- Exceptional Residential, Bay Area Regional Design Awards: Wine Creek Road Residence
- Excellence in Design Awards,Environmental Design + Construction Magazine:Wine Creek Road Residence
2003
- Top Ten Green Projects, National AIA Committee on the Environment: Wine Creek Road Residence
- AIA San Francisco, Excellence in Green Design Award: Camp Arroyo
- Environmental Design + Construction Magazine, Excellence in Design Award: Camp Arroyo
- AIA East Bay Design Awards, Merit Award: Angelo Reserve Science Center
- AIA-Sunset Western Home Awards, Merit Award: Wine Creek Road Residence
- AIA East Bay Design Awards for Unbuilt Work, Merit Award: Jerusalem Road Retreat
- Gold Nugget Merit Award, PCBC / Builder Magazine: Wine Creek Road Residence
- Gold Nugget Merit Award, PCBC / Builder Magazine: Angelo Reserve Science Center
- California Parks & Recreation Society, Award of Excellence in Facility Design: Camp Arroyo
- California Association of Recreation & Park Districts, Best New Facility Award: Camp Arroyo
2002
- Top Ten Green Projects, National AIA Committee on the Environment: Camp Arroyo
- Award of Honor, Savings By Design Energy Efficiency Integrations Awards: Camp Arroyo
2000
- Top Ten Green Projects, National AIA Committee on the Environment: Emeryville Resourceful Building Project
1999
- Architecture Magazine Award for Architectural Research: Emeryville Resourceful Building Project
1998
- The AIA East Bay Practice & Technology Award: reSourceful Specifications
1996
- AIA East Bay Design Awards, Merit Award: Jackson Brewery
1995
- AIA East Bay Firestorm Design Award: Alvarado Road Residence
- California Preservation Foundation Award, Adaptive Re-use: Jackson Brewery
1994
- Award for Excellence, Foundation for San Francisco’s Architectural Heritage: Jackson Brewery
- Merit Award, Builder’s Choice Design Awards: Jackson Brewery
- Commendation, National Park Service: Jackson Brewery
- AIA East Bay Design Award: 7 Hallam Street
- American Society of Interior Designers Design Award: Duncan Street Residence
1993
- Exhibition: New Homes: Rebuilding in the East Bay Hills, San Francisco International Airport: Alvarado Road Residence
- First Place, Affordable Housing Competition: Emeryville Redevelopment
- Gold Nugget Merit Award: 7 Hallam Street
- Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) Restoration Award: Prince Street Residence
- Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA) Restoration Award: The Plaza Drive Residence
- National Trust for Historic Preservation, Residential Restoration Award: The Plaza Drive Residence
1992
- Sunset Magazine Interior Design Award: Duncan Street Residence
- Northern California Design Achievement Award: 7 Hallam Street
1990
- AIA East Bay Design Award-Unbuilt Category: 7 Hallam Street
1976
- First Place, National AIA Student Energy-Conserving Design Competition