Nasami Farm Native Plant Center has won a 2011 AIA New England Design Award for design excellence. Eligible projects are unusually broad -- any building type built in New England and designed by a firm anywhere in the world, and projects designed by a New England firm and built anywhere in the world. The portfolio was judged by a distinguished jury and not only illustrated design concepts, sustainable features, and detailed craftsmanship, but also conveyed the educational and conservation goals of New England Wild Flower Society.  

In accepting the award, Architerra, the design team for the Native Plant Center, stated, "We would like to thank New England Wild Flower Society and the entire design and construction team for their contributions to the success of this project!"

Even before winning an award, AIA New England asked Architerra to lead a tour of Nasami Farm as part of their annual conference October 14-16, 2011, in Northampton, MA. With New England Wild Flower Society's Executive Director Debbi Edelstein's permission, the tour occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, October 15. The project was also be celebrated as an award winner and as part of the Livable Communities Exhibit at the conference.   

The award was officially presented at the AIA New England awards dinner on Saturday, October 15, at the Smith College Conference Center.  The keynote was given by James S. Russell, FIAA, architecture critic for Bloomberg News and former editor at Architectural Record magazine.