The building contains 32 residential units organized around a central courtyard. Each unit has a full kitchen, bathroom. Several of the units are fully accessible and the remaining units are fully adaptable as needed. Commercial / Retail space is located along La Brea Avenue at the ground level. The living units are oriented along the north south axis and each unit receives a large amount of natural daylight. An inner courtyard provides a garden for residents and makes it possible for each unit to receive light from both the east and the west. This abundance of natural light minimizes energy requirements through reduced artificial lighting requirements and consequently also minimizes heat gain normally associated with artificial lighting.. Additional common outdoor space is available for the residents in the courtyard garden at the second level and at the fifth floor roof deck garden. The units are linked by exterior, open-air corridors running adjacent to the interior bamboo garden (bamboo forest) courtyard. Common areas include a community room and common laundry room, both of which are located off of the courtyard on the second level. Sustainable features are integral to the design. Passive solar design strategies are used and include: a north south orientation for the courtyard; locating and orienting the building to control solar cooling loads; shaping and orienting the building for exposure to prevailing winds; designing windows to maximize daylight and designing units to maximize natural ventilation. A 20 watt kw photovoltaic panel system is integrated into the façade and roof of the building that will supply most of the peak load electricity demand. A hydronic solar system is located on the roof and provides free hot water for the residents. Multiple facets of green building are achieved such as construction and waste management, storm water diversion, construction air quality, sustainable materials and finishes, water conservation, and energy efficiency.