Villa Hermosa III
2023 Sustainable Innovation Awards
Equity & Environmental Justice
Villa Hermosa III in the Coachella Valley, an all-electric, low-income housing project for farm workers and their families, achieved LEED Platinum, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes, Energy Star Homes, and Indoor AirPLUS certifications. The project paid special attention to the architectural assemblies, designing and building for maximum energy and water efficiency, while creating healthy indoor and outdoor spaces for children so families can continue to work and stay together.