This new 91-unit transit-oriented development is certified both Built Green 4-Star and National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Bronze level. Committed to building green, BDR Holdings’ Sonata building obtained 535 points on the multifamily checklist—135 points over the required 400 points for 4-Star.

By saving the magnificent evergreen tree in the front yard and designing the house like the neighboring 100+-year-old Craftsman houses, rather than the prevailing modern style, the house fits perfectly into the neighborhood.

Lopez Community Land Trust has been a leader in creating affordable net zero housing since 2009, when their award-winning Common Ground community was built. This project added three cottages next door to Common Ground and hit a soaring 871 points with 5-Star Net Zero certification.