Cyan/PDXTHA Architecture and GBD Architects Portland, Ore. This 16-story building in downtown Portland is certified LEED Gold. It appeals to Generation Y renters by compensating for small units (many are less than 550 square feet) with attractive communal areas such as a "living room" and a park for residents.
The Bond KTGY Group Oakland Designed to be "loft-style," the one- and two-bedroom units offer 9-foot-7-inch ceilings, large operable windows, and contemporary finishes. The Bond has a 4,000-square-foot private dog park and electric vehicle charging stations.
The Bond KTGY Group Oakland This 105-unit midrise project is part of the new development currently transforming Oakland's Jack London Square area.
1020 Pine St. Kennerly Architecture & Planning San Francisco This eight-unit project in Nob Hill seeks to bring ample natural light into one- and two-bedroom condos ranging from 660 to 955 square feet.