Awards
GLASS ARCHITECTS
Santa Rosa, California
GLASS ARCHITECTS is a six person firm with offices in Santa Rosa and Nevada City and has been in continuous practice in Santa Rosa for over forty- years. The firm specializes in a broad range of project types with an emphasis on public projects. Project types include Police and Fire Stations, Courthouses, Community Centers, Aquatic Centers, Wineries, Medical, Education, Religious, High Technology, Office Buildings and Custom Residential. GLASS ARCHITECTS is the continuation of the firm formerly known as Roland/Miller/Associates.
Award Winning Architecture
GLASS ARCHITECTS believes that good design begins with the client, the end users and the programmatic requirements of the project. We believe that the best designs are a direct result of solving the client’s needs and that the best architectural projects are necessarily a collaborative process. No set style drives our design approach; we allow the design to follow a logical and independent course. Our building designs are a natural outgrowth of the project’s programmatic requirements, the site’s specific terrain and the character and nature of the surroundings. This approach results in unique and sensitive building designs that are responsive to their natural and man made environments. The overarching vision is to create humane, engaging and invigorating built environments for living, working and recreation.
The following is a list of awards Glass Architects has received over the years.
Design Awards
2016 | Novato Fire Protection Dist. Station No. 64 Novato, California |
Distinguished Project Award | Western Council of Construction Consumers – 2016 Owner’s Project Excellence Awards |
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2016 | Novato Fire Protection Dist. Station No. 64 Novato, California |
Sustainability Excellence (New Bldgs.) |
Western Council of Construction Consumers – 2016 Project Excellence Awards |
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2012 | Central Marin Police Station Larkspur, California | Distinguished Project Award | Western Council of Construction Consumers – 2012 Owner’s Project Excellence Awards |
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2012 | Central Marin Police Station Larkspur, California | Sustainability Excellence (New Bldgs.) |
Western Council of Construction Consumers – 2012 Project Excellence Awards |
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2011 | Salinas Municipal Aquatic Center Salinas, California | Dream Designs 2011* |
Aquatics International Magazine | |||
2011 | C.V. Starr Community Center And Spath Aquatic Center Fort Bragg, California |
Dream Designs 2011* |
Aquatics International Magazine |
*Two out of 23 total projects worldwide; only projects from California
2010 | C.V. Starr Community Center and Spath Aquatic Center Fort Bragg, California | Best Public Indoor Family Aquatic Center | Aquatics International Magazine Best of Aquatics 2010 | |||
2010 | Union City Fire Station No. 3 Union City, California | Project of the Year, Structures Under $5 Million | American Public Works Association Northern California Chapter | |||
2008 | Congregation Shomrei Torah Synagogue Santa Rosa, California |
Merit Award Community Enhancement | City of Santa Rosa Annual Merit Awards | |||
2007 | San Leandro Family Aquatics Center San Leandro, California |
Project Excellence Award | Northern California Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association | |||
2005 | George M. Silliman Family Aquatic Center Newark, California | Best Public Indoor Family Aquatic Center | Aquatics International Magazine Best of Aquatics November/December 2005 | |||
2004 | Barbara M. Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex Elk Grove, California | Award of Excellence | California Parks & Recreation Society Facility Design & Park Planning | |||
2004 | George M. Silliman Family Aquatic Center Newark, California | Award of Excellence | California Parks & Recreation Society Facility Design & Park Planning | |||
2002 | Clos du Bois Winery Geyserville, California | Merit Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1999 | Finley Park Community Center & Aquatics Center Santa Rosa, California |
Honor Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1999 | CDF Automotive Repair Shop Santa Rosa, California | Honorable Mention | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1999 | Tice Valley Gymnasium Walnut Creek, California | Facility Award | California Park & Recreation Society, District 3 |
1998 | Tice Valley Gymnasium Walnut Creek, California | Action for Beauty Award | City of Walnut Creek |
1998 | CDF Automotive Repair Shop Santa Rosa, California | Honorable Mention | Metal Architecture 1998 Design Awards Pre-engineered Metal Buildings |
1994 | Alto Richardson Bay Fire Protection District Mill Valley, California | Merit Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1994 | Napa Valley College Upper Valley Center St. Helena, California | Honor Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1993 | U.S. Post Office Casa Grande Petaluma, California | Merit Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1992 | Jack London Cottage Jack London State Park Glen Ellen, California | Commendation | Sonoma League For Historic Preservation Awards Program |
1992 | Petaluma Community Center Lucchesi Park Petaluma, California |
Grand Award | American Institute of Architects California Council Concrete Masonry Award |
1992 | U.S. Post Office Casa Grande Petaluma, California | Merit Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1991 | Performing Arts Center Rohnert Park, California | Design Award | California Parks & Recreation Society Environmental Planning Award |
1990 | Performing Arts Center Rohnert Park, California | Honor Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1990 | Petaluma Community Center Lucchesi Park Petaluma, California |
Merit Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1990 | Petaluma Community Center Lucchesi Park Petaluma, California |
Design Award | American Institute of Architects California Council 1990 Design Awards |
1989 | Petaluma Community Center Lucchesi Park Petaluma, California |
Design Award | American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter |
1989 | P.G. & E. Service Center, Geyserville, California | Design Award | American Institute of Architects, San Francisco Chapter |
1989 | Petaluma Community Center Lucchesi Park Petaluma, California |
Design Award | Architectural Record In the Public Interest Design Awards |
1989 | Petaluma Community Center Lucchesi Park Petaluma, California |
Merit Award | California Parks & Recreation Society Environmental Planning Awards |
1988 | Petaluma Community Center Lucchesi Park Petaluma, California |
Award of Excellence | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1988 | P.G. & E. Service Center Geyserville, California | Design Award | California Building Officials State of California, Sacramento |
1987 | Unocal Geothermal District Office Building Santa Rosa, California | Award of Excellence | California Building Officials State of California, Sacramento |
1987 | P.G. & E. Service Center Geyserville, California | Merit Award | American Institute of Architects California Council 1987 Design Awards |
1987 | Rohnert Park Athletic Facility Rohnert Park, California | Special Award of Excellence | California Parks & Recreation Society Environmental Planning Awards |
1986 | Sonoma-Cutrer Winery Windsor, California | Honor Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1986 | Bodenhamer House Santa Rosa, California | Honor Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1986 | Joslyn House Santa Rosa, California |
Merit Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1986 | Rohnert Park Athletic Facility Rohnert Park, California | Merit Award | American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire Chapter |
1986 | Joslyn House Santa Rosa, California |
Design Award | Builder’s Choice Design Awards Builder Magazine |
1986 | Sonoma-Cutrer Winery Windsor, California | Design Award | Builder’s Choice Design Awards Builder Magazine |
1986 | Sonoma-Cutrer Winery Windsor, California | Tucker Award for Architectural Excellence | Building Stone Institute |
1985 | Sonoma-Cutrer Winery Windsor, California | Design Award | California Building Officials State of California, Sacramento |
1985 | Mendocino Office Park Santa Rosa, California | First Award | 1985 Red Cedar Shingle & Handsplit Shake Bureau and American Institute of Architects |
1984 | Wells Fargo Mortgage Co. Santa Rosa, California | Design Award | Builder’s Choice Design Awards Builder Magazine |
1983 | Piper Sonoma Cellars Windsor, California | Honor Award | 1983 Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Design Awards |
1982 | Spring Street Court Houses Santa Rosa, California |
Honor Award | American Institute of Architects California Council 1982 Design Awards |
1981 | Spring Street Court Houses Santa Rosa, California |
Merit Award | 1981 Red-Cedar Shingle & Handsplit Shake Bureau American Institute of Architects |
1979 | College Union, Sonoma State University | Citation of Merit | American Plywood Association Plywood Design Awards |
1978 | Federal Office Building Santa Rosa, California | 1978 Award | Pre-stressed Concrete Institute |
1978 | Hall House Napa, California | Record Houses of 1978 | Architectural Record Mid-May 1978 |
1978 | Hall House Napa, California | Citation of Merit | American Plywood Association Plywood Design Awards |
1978 | Federal Office Building Santa Rosa, California | Design Award | General Services Administration Third Design Awards Program |
1978 | Hall House Napa, California | First Honor Award | American Institute of Architects Homes for Better Living Awards |
1975 | Bethlehem Lutheran Church Santa Rosa, California | Merit Award | 1975 Red-Cedar Shingle & Handsplit Shake Bureau American Institute of Architects |
1974 | Miller House Santa Rosa, California |
Certificate of Excellence | 1974 Bay Area Honor Awards American Institute of Architects |
1974 | Windsor Winery Windsor, California | Certificate of Excellence | 1974 Bay Area Honor Awards American Institute of Architects |
1973 | Windsor Winery Windsor, California | Award of Merit | San Francisco Bay Area Council, Bay Area Environmental Awards |
1973 | Hall House Sea Ranch, California |
First Award | 1973 Red-Cedar Shingle & Handsplit Shake Bureau American Institute of Architects |
1972 | Bethlehem Lutheran Church Santa Rosa, California | Honor Award | American Institute of Architects Guild for Religious Architecture |
1972 | Hall House Sea Ranch, California |
Award of Merit | American Institute of Architects Homes for Better Living Awards |
1971 | Hall House Sea Ranch, California |
Citation | American Institute of Architects Sunset-Western Home Awards |
1969 | Leslie Hanelt Residence, Yorkville, California | Citation | American Institute of Architects Sunset-Western Home Awards |
1966 | Santa Rosa Beauty College Santa Rosa, California | Certificate of Excellence | Governor’s Design Awards State of California |
1963 | Governor’s Mansion Sacramento, California | Award of Merit | State of California Design Competition |
In addition GLASS ARCHITECTS, formerly Roland/Miller/Associates, has received nineteen Design Awards from the City of Santa Rosa.









ERIC M. GLASS, AIA
Principal
Mr. Glass has been a leading member of the Sonoma County architectural community for over thirty years. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, NCARB Certified and holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.
GLASS ARCHITECTS is the successor firm of Roland/Miller/Associates, long considered one of Sonoma County’s preeminent architectural firms. As the managing partner of Roland/Miller/Associates, Mr. Glass acquired full ownership of the firm in 1994 and changed the name to GLASS ARCHITECTS. Today, GLASS ARCHITECTS continues a long standing tradition of design excellence, quality, integrity and personal service in the practice of architecture.
Mr. Glass has served the profession for many years through his involvement with the American Institute of Architects. He is past President of the AIA Redwood Empire Chapter, served on the AIA California Council Board of Directors for five years and as a member of a number of AIACC Committees for several additional years. He was also a founding member of the City of Sebastopol’s Design Review Board.
OUR ASSOCIATES
Charlie Sikes
Senior Associate, LEED AP
csikes@glassarchitects.com
Jeff Bousfield
Associate
jbousfield@glassarchitects.com
Dave Zaro
Associate
dzaro@glassarchitects.com
Career Opportunities
GLASS ARCHITECTS is always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Please submit your resume to:
Human Resources: GLASS ARCHITECTS
200 E Street Suite 100
Santa Rosa, California 95404
