East Lake Commons Conservation Community

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The East Lake Commons Conservation Community in Atlanta, Georgia is a residential project which is award-winning for its sustainable design.

It was awarded the World Habitat Award by the United Nations in 2001. [1] Designers of the project include architects Charles Durrett and Kathryn McCamant.

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References

  1. "World Habitat Awards: Previous Winners and Finalists: East Lake Commons Conservancy Community". World Habitat Awards. Retrieved 2009-08-21.

Coordinates: 33°44′13.0″N84°18′29.2″W / 33.736944°N 84.308111°W / 33.736944; -84.308111