AWARDS + TESTIMONIALS
2022
Santa Monica Conservancy’s Preservation Award for 227 Beach Street Rehabilitation
2020
SQA Excellence Award in Economic Development and Stewardship of the Natural Environment
2014
Green Leadership Award | Business Category
April 2014
Duvivier Architects, Integration Water and Architecture. “In recognition of the dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all the citizens of Los Angeles County.”
2014
Green Leadership Award | Resident Category
April 2014
Duvivier Architects, Brooks Watershed and Green Residence. “…Duvivier is a dedicated advocate for the newly emerging field of watershed management in architecture…, The LA County Board commends Duvivier Architects for its outstanding environmental achievement in architecture…”
2014
Fellowship
January 2014
American Institute of Architects
2013
Winner 2013 Sustainable Innovation Award
Brooks Residence
November 2013
Awarded by USGBC-LA
2012
LEED for Homes Outstanding Single Family Project Award
November 2012
Awarded by U.S. Green Building Council
2008
Santa Monica Area Sustainable Quality Award
May 2008
Awarded by City of Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
2004
Sustainable Leadership Award
October 2004
The City of Santa Monica honored Duvivier Architects for their "extraordinary efforts and commitments which have helped to make Santa Monica a more sustainable community."
2004
Santa Monica Area Sustainable Quality Award
May 2004
Awarded by City of Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
2003
Ambassadors Within 2003
California Community Foundation (CCF) program designed to accelerate the development of civic entrepreneurs who are committed to improving the quality of life in the Los Angeles community. Mentors included Richard Riordan, Kevin Starr and Warren Christopher.
2002
Santa Monica Area Sustainable Quality Award
May 2002
Awarded by City of Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
1999
Sustainable Quality Award
June-August 1998
Excellence Award by City of Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
“Isabelle is a role model.”
Mayor, Santa Monica 2013
URBAN DESIGN
“Isabelle’s work resulted in greater focus on connectivity and pedestrian linkages to Ports of Call and the waterfront to create community buy-in for the plan that was ultimately approved. Isabelle was constructive [and] focused the coalition on these issues.”
Executive Director PORT OF LA
“As a result of Isabelle’s leadership in galvanizing and integrating the view of the community and her presentation to the board, she has had a very positive influence on the direction of growth at the Port for the next 50 years in a way that will affect the entire region.”
Chairman, Port of LA Director, LADWP Chairman,Tennessee Valley Authority
“Isabelle’s planning and design experience and skills set a collaborative tone for community action at the Ballona, establishing a high community design standard, successfully integrating science and design values.”
Senior Executive Southern California Regional Manager, California State Coastal Conservancy
“Isabelle’s work has been very valuable to Coastal Conservancy’s projects because of her skillful design, exceptional graphics and commitment to environmental sustainability. Isabelle’s work at Malibu Lagoon was invaluable in helping set the stage for the wonderful visitor amenities now built.”
Deputy Executive Officer, State Coastal Conservancy
ARCHITECTURE
“The design work and teaching that Duvivier did gave energy to the entire sustainability movement at the College.”
Sustainability Coordinator Santa Monica College
“Even though I am an experienced home builder, the entire building process with Isabelle was an education for me. I was able to gain much insight into LEED pilot program guidelines and methods and share this knowledge on future projects”
Contractor, Pickford House
MAPPING + COMMUNICATION
“Under Isabelle’s leadership our team communicated complex water supply and water quality solutions in a way that was clear and concise. Isabelle’s maps gave voice and vision to the water quality/ supply and habitat solutions for our region’s future.”
Vice President, LA & San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council
“Your innovative work has caught our attention here in Thimphu, Bhutan, where we are preparing a new plan for the capital of the Kingdom and are working on a number of similar studies, including aquifer systems, off street footpaths, urban green corridors, water percolation... and limiting paved areas.”
Architect for the capital plan of Bhutan, Winner of the Architect of the Decade Award and author of Letters to a Young Architect
“This map is a really innovative way of showing people the interconnectedness of their environment... It will help protect this valuable resource.”
California State Senator Presenter, Sustainable Leadership Award to Duvivier
“The innovation of the Kids’ map (The Ocean, My Watershed and Me) with all the compelling new iconography and interesting images linking behavior to habitat and water quality has inspired other mapmakers to reflect their regions.”
Director, Global Action to Prevent War and Armed Conflict, UN Emergency Peace Service
“Isabelle Duvivier left students both amazed and inspired. Amazed that there was someone this creative and imaginative; inspired to think that they too might contribute in their own way. She is in my view truly extraordinary at what she does and I am honored to call her a colleague and friend.”