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Southwestern Law School’s First Residence Earns LEED Platinum

January 23, 2014 1785 Views 82nd Winter Meeting, Energy Efficiency and Technologies in America’s Cities, energy technology, Highland Park Elementary, Julie Barrett, LEED for Existing Buildings, Mayors Climate Protection Center, remote, The U.S Conference of Mayors, Western U.S.

LOS ANGELES — The Residences at 7th, a new 133-unit residence hall on the Southwestern Law School campus in Los Angeles, was recently awarded LEED Platinum certification. This modern, non-smoking structure was recognized for a highly sustainable design, careful use of construction materials and resources, recycling efforts and its close proximity to public transit.