The West Tower of software developer Adobe Systems' headquarters in San Jose, Calif., was awarded a LEED Platinum designation for Existing Buildings in June 2006. There were 45 separate projects initiated on the way to that rating. The impact? Adobe reduced electricity by 35 percent, cut domestic water use by 22 percent, and decreased irrigation water use by 76 percent. The company is recycling or composting up to 95 percent of the solid waste at the site. Technologies that have contributed to these results include variable speed drives in air-conditioning and chiller equipment, waterless urinals, motion activate soap and water in restrooms, and real-time electric meters that more closely monitor and adjust power consumption. Adobe recently received its 10th LEED Platinum designation. (Photo courtesy of Adobe Systems)