7. DPR Construction Offices in San Diego- PLATINUM!

LEED building design isn't just about reducing water and energy usage. It isn't just about reducing construction waste either. There is a large component that deals with making the space conducive to healthy, happy, productive employees. There are additional points available for making multi-use spaces, too. I had the distinct pleasure of walking into such a space a few weeks ago.

DPR Construction in San Diego did a remodel of an existing building and is hoping to land Platinum LEED Certification in the process (they will know in March. Keeping my fingers crossed!).

There was a San Diego Green Meet held there a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure part of it was to showcase what can be done even with a remodel. I can see why they are ranked one of the top companies to work for in the country. As soon as I walked in I wanted a job there. The space is open, bright and inviting. They have made great use of white "sails" to help distribute natural light. There are comfortable sitting/meeting areas all over the place, too. 

I was also thrilled to see Big Ass Fans in use. I first saw these in the back of an issue of Dwell and really wish I had a room to put one in. (By the way, if anyone from Dwell visits here, I want you to know that I would LOVE to do a shoot for your magazine!! Shameless promotion? Hell ya!)

As if the space wasn't fantastic enough, they put in a wine bar for entertaining their clients. Not a bad way to keep the employees happy, too;-)