根据 碳领导力论坛碳避免改造评估机构(CARE)的网站, “翻新现有建筑的碳足迹通常比建造新建筑低得多，因为它重用了建筑中大部分碳密集的部分——地基, 结构和建筑围护结构.“森林法庭”, 它最初建于1964年, recently underwent a renovation to upgrade the existing building instead of tearing it down; and also constructed a new building on the property’s former parking lot, 可出租住房数量增加一倍. 而原来的建筑不会在新建筑的清单上获得积分, 他们的策略是最小化碳影响的好方法, 减少浪费, 同时通过在同一地块上建造更多的单元来提高城市密度.

新大楼, 一栋有20个单元的公寓楼, 在2017年多户清单上获得了绿色建筑四星认证. 该建筑之所以能够做到这一点，是因为它在检查清单中提出了各种各样的要求. Some of the highlight features utilized in the 构建绿色 checklist to get the points were using drought-tolerant and native vegetation and low-flow plumbing fixtures to minimize the amount of water used on the property; BIBS insulation and a lower blower door score to keep energy costs down; low VOC paints, 完成, and interior products with indoor air-quality certifications to keeps tenants safe and healthy; and utilizing local and durable material to keep the building standing for a long time to come.

除了施工团队使用的各种绿色特征之外, 该建筑提供自行车存储和维修站，以激励租户骑自行车或步行. 该建筑位于城中村区域内，步行得分为91分. 这本身将有助于鼓励更健康的生活方式，同时减少对汽车的需求.