LEED Silver certification was awarded to the branch in April 2013.
Points were received for energy efficiency, water use reduction, dedicated space to collect and store recyclables, reuse of materials, and use of daylight in the design.
The branch’s landscaping has been certified Bay Friendly and a
Bay Friendly Landscaping sign has been installed on site in thee planting area describing the applicable features – the use of mulch, large stature trees that catch storm water and improve habitat, and the use of bioswales to clean stormwater before it flows into the bay.