RECENT AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

2021: The 13 Best Commercial Architects in Berkeley, California: Daniel Smith & Associates’ (DSA) wonderful reputation among homeowners, communities, and organizations is distinctly built on innovation. DSA Architects has been exploring the creative design of residences, retail, restaurants, office, and mixed-use buildings for over 40 years…

The Westbrae Biergarten wins a 2015 Berkeley Design Advocate Award for Design Excellence. “The jury praised this project for showing how to turn a mostly vacant lot into a vibrant neighborhood oasis.”

AIA San Francisco Design Award for Energy and Sustainability, 2010 (Zeta Communities Oakland Townhome)

Green Builder Magazine "2010 Home of the Year" (Zeta Communities Oakland Townhome)

Acterra Business Environmental Award for Sustainable Built Environment, 2008, given to the Presentation Retreat and Conference Center

AIA San Francisco Design Award for Energy and Sustainability, 2007 (Presentation Center Welcoming Center and Dining Hall)

California Straw Bale Association “Big Heart Award” for Excellence in Developing the Feeling of Ecological Building, 2007

Sustainable Industries Overview “Top 50 LEED Certified Buildings on the West Coast”, 2007 (Presentation Center Welcoming Center and Dining Hall)

Real Estate and Construction Review Northern California, 2007 (Presentation Center Welcoming Center and Dining Hall)

California Construction Magazine “Best of 2006” Northern California Green Building Winner (Presentation Center Welcoming Center and Dining Hall)

Alameda County Build it Green Home Tour 2006 (Berkeley Cottage and Shorebird Nature Center)

Alameda County Build it Green Home Tour 2006, Berkeley Cottage awarded "Best Custom Home"

Build it Green Home Tour Santa Clara County, 2006 (Los Altos Hills Home)

Certificate of Appreciation - City of Berkeley, 2004 (Shorebird Nature Center)

Preservation Award - Berkeley Architectural Heritage Assoc. (BAHA), 2002 (Babilonia-Wliner Foundation)