Marv's Place Apartments in Pasadena has earned LEED Platinum Certification

Marv's Place Apartments in Pasadena has earned LEED Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, for energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Platinum is the highest designation under the council's Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design program, underscoring both the quality of Onyx Architects' design and the commitment of the developer, National CORE.

To qualify for LEED certification, the project must pass a rigorous set of design and building guidelines. LEED Platinum buildings are the most energy-efficient and environmentally friendly structures around - carefully crafted, air sealed, and insulated so heating and cooling systems can operate efficiently. Energy systems are sized correctly, and installation is verified to make sure they are running correctly. Water is conserved and managed. Indoor air quality is protected during construction and through day-to-day operations.

Marv's Place provides one- and two-bedroom affordable apartments for 20 formerly homeless families in the Pasadena area, and has also been awarded 2016 "Supportive Housing Project Of The Year" by the Southern California Association of Nonprofit Housing (SCANPH)