Karen Murray, Partner at Van Meter Williams Pollack (VMWP), recently presented "Sustainability in Affordable Housing" to the Sausalito Sustainability Commission. The presentation highlighted proven solutions and project examples that align with the city’s environmental goals, focusing on climate mitigation, adaptation, and zero-waste strategies. Core Strategies […]
At Van Meter Williams Pollack, we believe that making cities more livable starts with making our buildings more accountable. This year marks a significant milestone in our commitment to the planet. It is our 6th consecutive year reporting to the AIA 2030 Design Data Exchange […]
In the face of a dual global crisis, a shortage of housing and an urgent need for climate action, the construction industry is shifting its focus from new to next. Adaptive reuse, the process of repurposing existing structures like vacant offices, old motels, or disused […]
Source: www.denvergov.org Denver is working towards a zero-emission future by 2040. Newly constructed buildings can plan to be highly efficient, all-electric and designed to leading standards such as Passive House. We intend to meet Denver's decarbonization goals by offering a monetary incentive for a limited number […]
By: Joyce Chu
Full Source: San José Spotlight. Santa Clara County is taking a unique approach to prevent food waste: bring it directly to the people who need it most. Last year, the county started a food recovery program to install commercial refrigerators in affordable housing developments and stock […]
Source: AIA San Francisco AIASF’s Housing Symposium returns Thursday, May 15!Housing+ Innovations in Policy and Design brings together experts from around the Bay Area and beyond to examine real solutions in housing production, design innovation, and policy reform. Hosted at the Center for Architecture + Design, San […]
In preparation for today, Earth Day 2025, VMWP has been reflecting on its sustainability goals and successes these past three decades, including our progress since signing on to AIA's 2030 Commitment. From that, our team has updated our Sustainability Action Plan and are sharing it […]
Since 1989, VMWP has worked hard to design sustainable, healthy homes for the future residents of our buildings. A sustainable home offers clean indoor air quality, thermal comfort, lower utility bills and quieter spaces. Beyond the benefits sustainable spaces bring to our residents, our efforts […]
COMMUNITY FEATURE: Make It Home furnishes homes of those in need with donated furniture and household goods and is in partnership with Eden Housing to give the heartfelt gift of furnishings to future residents at 3301 Kerner. As many residents are previously unhoused, the units […]
Oak Gardens brings 62 units of much needed housing to the Menlo Park Veterans Affairs campus. Finding affordable housing nearby is a major challenge, with many traveling over 2 hours to make physical therapy and mental health appointments. By co-locating housing on the campus, new […]
SAP Feature: Karen Murray Presents “Sustainability in Affordable Housing” to Sausalito Commission 
SAP Feature: Our 6th Year of AIA 2030 DDx Reporting
SAP Feature: The Greenest Building is the One Already Built: Why Adaptive Reuse Wins
SAP Feature: Passive House Rebate from Denver, Colorado
Community Feature: Santa Clara County partnership gives surplus food to people in need at affordable housing projects
Housing+ Innovations in Policy & Design Symposium
SAP Feature: VMWP Sustainability Action Plan 3.0
SAP Feature: 2024 DDX Summary
Community Feature: Make It Home
SAP Feature: Co-Locating Housing on Campuses