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The article reports on the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification received by the AVA 55 Ninth high-rise apartment building located in San Francisco, California. It provides overview of the features of the building which featured a domestic hot water (DHW) system and tankless water heating with sustainable package designed and installed by ACCO Engineered Systems Inc. It also outlines the advantage of the technology which helped it earn the recognition.

The article focuses on the aim of StopWaste.org to have a LEED Platinum rating for its environment friendly building in Oakland, California. To achieve the performance points, the agency is to convert its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems far more efficient than a standard building. Through this process, the agency emphasizes the significance of energy modeling, which optimizes its energy performance.

The article reports on the opening of the Mitchell Park Library & Community Center in Palo Alto, California. Information about the building's Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) Design and its contribution to the project's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification is discussed. The design team is also mentioned including consulting engineering firm principal Tunde Munz, associate Jonathan Hartman, and project manager Tony Guminsky.