The use of cross-laminated timber has led to some cool Bay Area projects, including 1 De Haro and the proposed six-story office tower at Pier 70, says Carrick Boshart with Ware Malcomb.

The two properties, comprising 241,000 square feet, are occupied by educational institutions, Georgetown University and The British International School of Washington.

The three off-market transactions, completed within one week, add 1.78 million square feet to the company's portfolio.

Concerns for health and safety trumps everything else now.