--- title: CSA TAKES 2002 FAIA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE --- [![carbon 2022 logo](https://www.carbonae.com/hubfs/carbon-ae-horizontal-logo-2.svg "carbon 2022 logo")](https://www.carbonae.com) ![Sustainable design blog for progressive architecture](https://www.carbonae.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gallery/1366_x_500_blog_cover.png?width=1366&name=1366_x_500_blog_cover.png "Sustainable design blog for progressive architecture") # The Sustainable Design Blog ### For the love of beauty, functionality, and the planet Earth ## [CSA TAKES 2002 FAIA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/bid/14745/csa-takes-2002-faia-award-of-excellence) Posted by [Carbon Design](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/author/carbon-design) on Fri, Jan 31, 2003 ![](https://www.carbonae.com/hs-fs/hubfs/C%20Mark-3.png?width=35&name=C%20Mark-3.png) Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/carbon-design-architecture) ***G.WIZ Blivas Science & Technology Center*** Sarasota, FL - The 2002 Award of Excellence, presented by the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, was awarded to Carlson Studio Architecture for their "use of modern elements and courageous design "in transforming the former Selby library bayfront site into the interactive G.WIZ Science & Technology Center. By creating long triangulated spaces throughout the facility, adding a new glass prism ceiling as a dramatic focal point and completely demolishing and redesigning the existing interiors, the design team creatively converted the building into a visually inviting and stimulating center for learning and exploration.   ## CELEBRATING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH DESIGN Welcome to the Carlson Studio Architecture blog - built for design enthusiasts and lovers of our planet. ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [LEED (55)](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/topic/leed) - [green (42)](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/topic/green) - [carlson (38)](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/topic/carlson) - [usgbc (34)](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/topic/usgbc) - [sarasota (31)](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/topic/sarasota) - [architecture (29)](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/topic/architecture) - [Michael (20)](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/topic/michael) - [award (16)](https://www.carbonae.com/journal/topic/award) - 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