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California triggered headlines heard around the world when officials announced how much water suppliers would be getting from the State Water Project. “California water districts to get 0% of requested supplies in an unprecedented decision,” one headline proclaimed. “No state water for California farms,” read another.

The headlines suggested a comparison with the “Zero Day” announcement in Cape Town, South Africa, during a drought in 2018. That was the projected date when water would no longer be available at household taps without significant conservation. Cape Town avoided a water shutoff, barely.

HED, in collaboration with Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners, recently designed a dramatic new academic complex that is set to transform Santa Monica High School’s (SAMOHI’s) North Campus. Benefitting both school and the surrounding community, the complex will elevate educational, cultural and recreational pursuits; improve campus access and circulation; and support whole child development and diverse learning styles.

California has long been a leader in the fight for sustainability, and rightly so. The state has set many goals for itself, including limits on statewide greenhouse gas emissions, reducing petroleum use by 50% in the next 10 years, and pledging to increase the energy efficiency of existing buildings by 50% by 2030. These goals are what put California at the forefront of the sustainability movement, but they can be daunting for the individual or business, especially if you’re not sure where to get the help you need.