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.
888 San Mateo
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.
Hassalo on Eighth
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.
Township Apartments
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.
The Plaza Apartments
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.
Rio Vista Apartments
Alvarado Road Apartments
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.
Pine + Minor
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.
Aire
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.
