Winner
Ecopolis in association with Emilis Prelgauskas Architect and in collaboration wtih Taylor Cullity Lethlean

Ecopolis Architects design buildings that respond to the needs of their clients and the specific conditions of their sites. Employing a radical analysis of all aspects of the urban ecosystem, for more than 25 years their projects have ranged from individual dwellings to the comprehensive design of urban centres. As advocates for healthy buildings and ecological cities, Ecopolis Architects have been at the forefront of urban development projects that demonstrate a responsible attitude to the sustainable inhabitation of the planet.

Emilis Prelgauskas architect
His undergraduate training as an architect, was followed by professional development in urban planning, mediation, and business planning. Emilis was invited to the project team headed by Ecopolis Architects because of his specialist knowledge on sustainable systems. Notably, he is published in the Environment Design Guide and Michael Mobbs' 'Susdtainable House' on passive building elements suited to hot dry climates. He is published in several Earth Garden books on renewable energy systems.

He is on the state government Building Rules Assessment Commission after state government energy efficiency committees, and he is anaccredited energy efficiency assessor both by software and expert opinion. Inaddition, he has been invited to the state government wastewater standards committee.

He has collaborated with Ecopolis on previous projects, as well as developing an extensive portfolio of sustainable buildings in his own practice.

His personal stance is manifest by his own sustainable home/office on a LandCare site at Monarto built in the early 1980's, his hybrid electric car, and the sailplanes he flies as a hobby.

www.ecopolis.com.au - www.emilis.sa.on.net

Second Place
Bohdan Dorniak and Co Pty Ltd

Bohdan Dorniak and Co Pty Ltd Architects and Townplanners are a small firm of architects located in Prospect.

The company was established approximately 20 years ago and has been involved in a wide variety of projects, from Archicentre technical and residential design reports through to major projects including schools. Bohdan Dorniak and Co Pty Ltd places a strong emphasis on environmentally sustainable design (ESD) principles for all projects, and has vast experience in straw bale construction.

www.bdcoarchitects.com.au

Third Place
Russell & Yelland in collaboration with Hilary Hamnett and Associates

Russell & Yelland Architects is a well established architectural practice that has completed many projects throughout metropolitan and regional South Australia. The practice has experience across the spectrum of architectural design, including aged and special needs housing, education, church and government buildings, along with commercial and industrial projects. In 2005, Russell and Yelland Architects won an award of merit and a commendation at the RAIA SA Chapter awards

www.35s.com.au

Special Mention
John Adam Architect in collaboration with Hemisphere Design

John Adam Architects are a firm with emphasis on creative design and ecological and lifestyle based solutions. They specialise in residential architecture, one-off homes and extensions. John Adam Architects are not style restrictive, but design to each unique client, site, and budget.

By integrating exterior and interior environments, they create homes which breathe, are non toxic and require minimal artificial heating and cooling.

www.hemispheredesign.com.au