
Natural Resources Defense Council
Project Overview
This historic project involved complete demolition and removal of a 2-story apartment building and a portion of the office building in a constrained urban setting. Construction employed soldier beams with lagging shoring and Type V wood framing sourced from certified forests. The renovation incorporated innovative sustainable materials, recycled content components, enhanced indoor air quality standards, and comprehensive commissioning protocols. Recognized by the US Green Building Council, this project exemplified sustainable design and construction through comprehensive environmental responsibility implementation.
Project Highlights
- First LEED Platinum building in United States history
- Certified sustainable forest wood framing
- Enhanced indoor air quality systems
- Comprehensive commissioning protocols
- Recycled content materials throughout
Awards & Recognition
- LEED 2.0 Platinum - 2nd in the United States

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(310) 640-0220Project Details
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA
- Completed
- 2003
- Value
- $3.5 Million
- Size
- 14,939 SF
- Certification
- LEED platinum
43+
Years of Excellence
CA License #528058
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