8 of the West Coast's Greenest Apartments
In honor of Earth Day this week, we plucked some LEED-friendly apartment projects bordering the Pacific Ocean.
Location: 888 North San Mateo Dr, San Mateo
LEED Certification: Platinum
Green features: It's one of only five in the country in its unit count category and the first in the the state for good reason: count insulation installation, Low E windows, EV charging stations, smart roofing materials, drought-tolerant plants and drip irrigation systems in landscaping to minimize water consumption, and low flow toilets, shower heads and faucets among its green features.
Location: Corner of 8th & NE Hassalo, Portland, OR
LEED Certification: Pursuing Platinum for New Construction and Neighborhood Development
Green features: Site-specific strategies include: rainwater harvesting and treatment; on-site wastewater treatment and reuse with infiltration; district energy; natural daylighting; access to public transportation.
Location: 333 Main St, Redwood City, CA
LEED Certification: Gold
Green features: Low flow toilets, shower and other water fixtures; Energy Star appliances; and drought resistant landscaping with drip irrigation system.
Location: One Plaza View Lane, Foster City
LEED Certification: Gold
Green features: Low flow toilets, shower and other water fixtures; Energy Star appliances; and drought resistant landscaping with drip irrigation system.
Location: 6625 Alvarado Rd, San Diego
LEED Certification: Gold
Green features: Its location on a high-density, urban infill site is known for its walkability, connectivity and proximity to San Diego State University as well as to all kinds of urban transportation. Also applauded: its achievements in energy efficiency, healthy indoor air quality and water-use reduction.
Location: 1551 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA
LEED Certification: Platinum
Green features: Here there are live-work units, retail facilities, a green roof, bike storage and shared amenities like conference and fitness rooms. Low energy use helps residents save on their utility bills while also reducing their overall environmental footprint.
Location: 3401 Iron Point Dr, San Jose
LEED Certification: (pending) Silver
Green features: Here, on a tour, Bay West Development's Matt Gingery is turning up the NEST thermostat in the 293-unit apartment complex that debuted last year.
