An impressive LEED Platinum for a hotel, Napa’s Bardessono. I would like to take the time to point out that the incredibly complex reuse project from the NPS and ECB/Fort Baker Retreat Group, Cavallo Point, was just awarded LEED Gold. Being NPS land, historic buildings, and completely “green” presented an interesting array of problems (aka opportunities), and I am happy to say 2 years after opening it’s doors, it has finally received it’s status. It is a shining light for the Bay Area, a stunning addition to the National Parks and GGNRA, and a model for future development being ethical and about sustainability. I applaud (more…)
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You know, I really admire Tom Sargent [Immediately jump to Perspectives article in Contract Design Magazine *HERE*]. I have known a lot of developers, but very few have had such a long-view approach, coupled with steadfast determination. Even those I know that approach that level of professionalism don’t have the empathy, humanitarianism, self awareness, or commitment to the integrity and vision.
I know I sound like a fanboy, and a bit cliche, but if any of you realized what he went through on his last green-build/historic renovation/national park land reuse… you would understand. Very rarely do we see a holistic approach to development, with as much concern for the land use as well as the people that are impacted by it.
It is no wonder why he is featured in (more…)