SAN FRANCISCO—With Shorenstein's attention to upgrades, the iconic Russ, a building dating back to the 20s, achieved a unique LEED Platinum status and has been recertified.

SAN JOSE, CA—In Silicon Valley, it takes an hourly wage of $54 (or more than $122,000 a year) to afford the median rent of $2,825 a month on a two-bedroom apartment, according to RealFacts and Silicon Valley At Home.

Following a $100 million restoration, Davis has retained the building's unique architectural features and historic charm, while redefining its future as a 21st century, LEED® certified, mixed use retail/office building with state-of-the-art amenities and 28 original Pittsburgh-inspired works of art.

FARMERS BRANCH, TX—Training and conference rooms allow all of Chamberlin's offices to communicate smarter and faster, and the building includes many energy-efficient features.