CASE STUDIES
Details and insights into a selection of projects
illustrating the VCA approach to Return On Investment.

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...
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...
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. For example, Building 180 is the Administration building for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory...
Luce Apartments earns Gold-Level through GreenPoint Rated Program
With an emphasis on resort-style living and sustainability, Luce Apartments offers the opportunity to indulge in a sophisticated lifestyle that is environmentally responsible. When developing the Luce Apartments, developer Monogram Residential sought to deliver...
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
LEED Gold and CASp Certs Awarded Affordable Senior Housing Project
The be.group’s Andres Duarte II is an affordable senior housing project located in Duarte, California. Complementing an existing 80 unit building
Six-Story Mixed-Use Apartment Buildings Earn LEED® Gold
AVA Little Tokyo brings together modern downtown living, ecofriendly construction, and a reduction in energy use for ownership and tenants.
