Buckman Heights and Buckman Terrace Apartments pioneered a number of “greenbuilding” practices in Portland. The buildings have been widely recognized locally and nationally, particularly for “Smart Growth” practices and stormwater management techniques.
Some of the awards received include:

• Sierra Club – Cited in national report as best example in Oregon of responsible development – Fall 2000
  
  
• Governor’s Livability Award, Special Mention – 1998
  
  
• 1,000 Friends of Oregon – Developer of the Year Award – 1998
  
  
• City of Portland Pollution Prevention Award – 1998
  
  
• Bicycle Transportation Alliance – “Alice B. Toeclips” award for bike-friendly development – 1999
  
  
• City of Portland – BEST Award (Businesses for an
  Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow) - 1999