The top 10 greenest buildings

WASHINGTON — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected its 2009 top 10 greenest buildings list, according to Greener Buildings.

The winners will be honored at the AIA's National Convention and Design Expo April 30-May 2 in San Francisco, the story stated.

Included on the list are the following Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rated buildings: The Chartwell School in Seaside, CA; the Great River Energy headquarters in Maple Grove, MN; the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation in Evanston, IL; the Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange, TX; and the Synergy at Dockside Green in Victoria, BC, Canada, the story noted.

The remaining building on the 2009 list have incorporated several energy efficient and sustainable aspects, they include: The Charles Hostler Student Center in Beirut, Lebanon; the Gish Apartments in San Jose, CA; The Terry Thomas in Seattle, WA; the Portola Valley Town Center in Portola Valley, CA; and the world headquarters for the International Fund for Animal Welfare in Yarmouth Port, MA, the story added.

To see a listing of previous winners, click here.