Rock Creek School Honored with USGBC Quality of Life Award

In partnership with Proffitt & Associates Architects, we are proud to announce that Rock Creek School in Frederick County, Maryland, has received the prestigious 2024 U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Local Market Leadership – Quality of Life Award. This award celebrates LEED-certified projects that make exceptional contributions to health, wellbeing, resilience, and equity.

Designed to serve students ages 7–21 with significant medical and developmental needs, this state-of-the-art facility embodies our commitment to inclusive design and environmental stewardship. Achieving LEED Silver certification, the school incorporates sustainable strategies such as optimized open spaces with native vegetation, innovative stormwater management, and measures to mitigate urban heat islands.

We are honored to have collaborated with a dedicated team of professionals and a visionary client to deliver a facility that prioritizes both the specialized educational needs of its students and the health of our planet. This recognition reinforces the importance of creating spaces that inspire and support everyone who uses them. Rock Creek School exemplifies the values of inclusivity and sustainability, setting a standard for future educational facilities.