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Photo of U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® Gold rating for the Juvenile Justice Center.

Alameda County received the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® Gold rating for the Juvenile Justice Center.

Press and Awards

Press

The Juvenile Justice Center received extensive press coverage for its pioneering green features and youth programs. Here are a few of the highlights:

Awards

Alameda County has been recognized nationally for excellence in green building design and construction. Check out some of our awards.

  • 2016 Outstanding Case Study Award, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council
  • 2008 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, Sustainable Practices/Facilities
  • 2008 Environmental Design + Construction, Excellence in Design Award, Government Building
  • 2008 American Institute of Architects Justice Facility Review
  • 2008 Construction Management Association of America, Northern California Chapter, Project of the Year for Building over $20 million
  • 2008 CEMEX U.S. Building Award, Sustainability and Institutional Awards
  • 2007 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification
  • 2007 California Construction Award of Merit, Green Building
  • 2007 CSAC Host County Exemplary Program Award, Advancing Social Equity with Enlightened Construction Contracting