Case Studies
Details and insights into a selection of projects illustrating the VCA approach to return on investment.
Santana Row Achieves LEED Silver for 900-Square-Foot Family Foyer
With its moderate weather, California is home to some show-stopping outdoor malls. But shopping can be exhausting, and customers are often grateful to discover areas of respite from occasional inclement weather or after hours of store hopping, especially around the holidays. …
Mendocino Farms Hits LEED Gold in El Segundo
One of the principles of sustainable development is to avoid the destruction of open land; therefore, reimagining existing spaces is one of the most environmentally conscious approaches to revitalizing a community. Federal Realty is adopting that mentality in The Point shopping center in Southern California.
Santana Row Achieves LEED Silver for 900-Square-Foot Family Foyer
With its moderate weather, California is home to some show-stopping outdoor malls. But shopping can be exhausting, and customers are often grateful to discover areas of respite from occasional inclement weather or after hours of store hopping, especially around the holidays. …
Art Deco Multi-Family on Miracle Mile
Wilshire La Brea is a five-story, art deco apartment building located in LA’s historic Miracle Mile. It is located close to public transit, and tenants have the ability to park their bicycles securely within the building.
Newman Residence is First Chicago LEED v4 Platinum Home
When the Newmans inherited their 119-year-old family home, they were aiming to transform the neighborhood’s “spooky” property into a light-filled, welcoming environment that reflected their commitment to sustainability and family. Little did they know, their attention to materials, efficiency…
Rexford TI Space Attains First LEED ID+C Certification
As Rexford Industrial works to reinvent Southern California’s industrial properties, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification across their portfolio has been a key component. With a current building stock of about 44 million square feet, one of their most recently completed projects…
NASA/JPL Administration Building Receives LEED Gold Certification
It seems like USGBC has certified LEED buildings everywhere these days! Luckily, you don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to see outstanding building performance.
VCA secures LEED Gold certification at Sixth and Jackson
Hard to miss in the heart of historic Japantown, San Jose, are two LEED Gold mixed-use facilities known as Sixth and Jackson. Found at 680 and 688 N. 6th St., the six-story buildings offer more than 500 units for residents looking to nest in a vibrant community with access to nearly 20,000 square feet of retail in their building and more within walking distance…
LA Senior Affordable Housing Wins USGBC Innovation Award
With its moderate weather, California is home to some show-stopping outdoor malls. But shopping can be exhausting, and customers are often grateful to discover areas of respite from occasional inclement weather or after hours of store hopping, especially around the holidays. …
Luce Apartments earns Gold-Level through GreenPoint Rated Program
When developing the Luce Apartments, developer Monogram Residential sought to deliver residents a glamorous living space with upscale amenities and close proximity to retail and restaurants.