WoodWorks names recipients of 2026 Wood in Architecture Award
The Orange County Sanitation District Headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, was recognized as one of eight recipients of the 2026 Wood in Architecture Awards from WoodWorks, a national program celebrating excellence and innovation in wood building design. The award highlights projects that demonstrate outstanding design, sustainability, resilience, and market impact through the use of wood construction. Swinerton served as the project’s general contractor, partnering with HDR and the Orange County Sanitation District to bring the award-winning facility to life.
Recognized alongside notable projects from across the country, the headquarters showcases how mass timber and innovative building solutions can support high-performance, sustainable workplaces. The award reflects the collaborative effort behind the project and reinforces the growing role of wood construction in creating resilient, people-centered environments that benefit both occupants and the broader community.
