The Liza Short-listed for ULI Americas Award for Excellence
ULI Americas has announced The Liza as one of 19 finalists for their Award for Excellence for 2025.
Awarded since 1979, the Awards for Excellence program recognizes truly superior development efforts in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Winning projects represent the highest standards of achievement in the development industry and illustrate excellence throughout the full development process, not solely its architecture or design.
Winners will be announced on June 30, 2025.
The Liza Wins the Energy Vision Award!
Washington Holdings received the “Energy Vision Award” for the Liza project at the 2030 Washington Vision Awards! The award focuses on efficiency in energy generation and deployment, and highlights the Liza’s notable goal of generating 105% of energy used on-site through renewable sources.
The Liza: Setting New Standards in Sustainable Urban Living
The Liza is making waves in sustainable multi-family development with an impressive collection of environmental certifications that highlight its commitment to eco-friendly urban living.
In 2024, The Liza achieved LEED For Homes Gold certification for its excellence in energy efficiency, water conservation, and air quality. It’s also a participant in Seattle’s innovative Living Building Pilot Program, where it has completed the Ready Audit phase. This cutting-edge program requires a 25% reduction in energy use below code and implementation of on-site greywater systems for toilets, hose bibs, and irrigation.
Additionally, The Liza has earned Salmon-Safe certification for “zero sediment runoff” standard, protecting Lake Union during construction.
The Liza demonstrates that environmental responsibility and modern urban living can successfully coexist, setting a new standard for sustainable residential development.
Residence Inn Portland, Pearl District Tops TripAdvisor Rankings
The Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District has claimed the impressive distinction of ranking #1 out of 155 Portland hotels on TripAdvisor, setting it apart in the city’s competitive hospitality landscape.
This stylish property in Portland’s vibrant Pearl District offers guests pet-friendly suites with fully equipped kitchens, complemented by amenities including complimentary hot breakfast, an on-site gastropub, fitness center, and indoor pool. Its prime location puts guests within walking distance of the neighborhood’s renowned art galleries, top-rated restaurants, and attractions like Union Station, Portland Japanese Garden, and Moda Center.
This perfect blend of upscale accommodations, comprehensive amenities, and unbeatable location has clearly resonated with travelers, securing the hotel’s top position in TripAdvisor rankings. For visitors seeking Portland’s premier hospitality experience, the Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District delivers an exceptional stay in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods.
The Hemlock Wins NAIOP Award
On November 1st 2024, the Hemlock beat out 5 other nominees to win the NAIOP Multi-family Residential Urban Development of the Year. The prestigious award recognizes excellence in design, innovation, and community integration, highlighting the Hemlock’s commitment to sustainable urban living spaces.
The Liza Shines as NAIOP, Night of Stars Finalist
We are thrilled to announce that The Liza has been recognized as a Finalist for Sustainable Development of the Year at the prestigious 2024 NAIOP Night of the Stars. This distinction celebrates The Liza’s comprehensive approach to environmental stewardship, featuring innovative systems that produce 105% of energy used on-site via renewable sources, advanced greywater collection for irrigation and plumbing, and zero sediment runoff construction techniques that protected Lake Union. The development’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond technical systems to include urban agriculture with rooftop beehives. This recognition from NAIOP underscores our commitment to creating residential spaces that harmonize modern urban living with environmental responsibility.
Hemlock Earns CoStar Impact Award 2024
Washington Holdings and Hemlock won CoStar’s Impact Award 2024 in the Multifamily Development of the Year for Seattle/Puget Sound category. The award recognizes creativity in acquisition, construction, design and community impact. The judges noted that Washington Holdings adjusted to pandemic disruptions, construction delays and steep terrain to convert the site of a closed Safeway supermarket into a mixed residential project that blends into Seattle’s eclectic Greenwood neighborhood.
Read more at CoStar.
Two Union Square Honored with AIA National Interior Architecture Award
Two Union Square has been recognized with a prestigious AIA National Interior Architecture Award. This iconic Seattle office building, which has defined the city’s skyline for decades, has been thoughtfully transformed with a focus on community, wellness, and environmental responsibility. The public spaces, redesigned by NBBJ, feature inviting lobbies that emphasize exceptional craftsmanship, local and exotic materials and meaningful nods to Seattle’s unique surroundings. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating spaces that are human-focused, embracing our needs for connection, health and sustainability.
