Designed to accommodate the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce and a variety of community groups, the Henderson Community Building is a striking example of natural architecture in the desert. Completed in 2009 and designed by Patel Architecture, the 5,700-square-foot building has earned LEED Silver certification.
Alaska’s first LEED-certified school opened its doors this past fall to the students of Wasilla, one of the fastest growing communities in America. Wasilla, now famous as the hometown of former Gov. Sarah Palin, is located approximately 45 miles north of Anchorage, the state’s largest city, and is part of the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough School District, which spans more than 25,000 square miles.
by CrystalBarnes Michael Carlson Jason A GamacheLEED AP BD+C
