Green Apple Award for Clinton Devon's New HQ

Clinton Devon Estates are one of the major prize winners in the International Green Apple Awards 2008 for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage.

They have been given the regional Gold Award for their project at The Rolle Estate Office.

The trophy was presented by top botanist and TV personality Professor David Bellamy, OBE at the Tower of London.

The trophies are awarded annually in recognition of building projects that enhance the built environment and/or protect our architectural heritage.

The judges commented: "This office meets the challenge of its rural location with ingenious style and technique.  Rising from the parkland clad in local timber the form complements the surroundings without compromising them.  The sedum roof completes the merged effect while hiding a completely modern and efficiently functional office."

The award winning project will be featured in the next National Treasures guide and they will also be presented with a prestigious Green Plaque later in the year, during a special prizegiving ceremony at the House of Commons.

The Green Apple Awards campaign is run by The Green Organisation, an independent, non-political, non-profit organisation that recognises, rewards and promotes environmental best practice around the world.

Their supporters include the Environment Agency, the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and various other professional bodies.

 National Organiser Roger Wolens commented: "We had hundreds of nominations this year, so they did particularly well to triumph against some very strong competition."