Green Multifamily Building Resources

Recycling & Multifamily Buildings

California state law requires all multifamily properties with five or more units to provide recycling collection services. Visit RecyclingRulesAC.org to learn about state and local recycling requirements for multifamily buildings in Alameda County.

Multifamily Green Building Guidelines

Ideal for architects, project managers and developers of multifamily housing. Originally developed by StopWaste and now provided by Build It Green. Download the Guidelines here.

NOTE: The "GreenPoint Rated" system, developed by Build It Green, is an updated rating and guideline system for new construction and upgrade/remodeling projects. More information is available at the Build It Green website.

Green Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Properties

A user-friendly green guide for the renovation of multifamily buildings, developed by the Local Initiatives Support Coalition and Build It Green.

Download the guide here.

Green Operations & Maintenance Resources

Ongoing maintenance and operations practices are an important part of optimizing the benefits of a green building. Here are some useful publications:

Bay Area LISC's Green O&M Guide contains a toolkit for selecting green products, including paint, cleaning products, flooring and carpet, and lighting.
Enterprise Green Communities has resources for training O&M staff and residents, including “Training in a Box” kits with PowerPoint slides and handouts.
Property management companies in the Bay Area can earn the widely recognized Green Business Certification.

Multifamily Home Energy Retrofit Coordinating Committee

The California Home Energy Retrofit Coordinating Committee is convened by U.S. EPA Region 9 to develop consensus-based energy upgrade program recommendations. StopWaste chairs the multifamily subcommittee (MF HERCC) and has been working with stakeholders to develop multifamily energy upgrade program design recommendations and standards. The recommendations developed by the MF HERCC have informed multifamily energy efficiency program design across the state. Learn more at www.multifamilygreen.org/hercc.