Eco-friendly residential projects in L.A.

July 10, 2008 Thanks to the city's ongoing housing shortage, finding the right place isn't an easy task, but finding a sustainable space is an even greater challenge. Other than pricey custom homes, said Edwards, whose Culver City-based real estate and development firm emphasizes sustainable building practices, "none exist." The mixed-use development of retail space and 12 condominium lofts will pay tribute to the studio (which will also be reborn as a sustainable facility), incorporating many of its original materials, and is set to be Hollywood's first building to receive a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification.

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