Architectural Highlight
At HPA, we take pride in our work, with a focus on precision and detail in every project. Our design philosophy balances function, cost-effectiveness, and aesthetic appeal, ensuring each project meets both client expectations and operational needs.
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We Wrote the Book
With over four decades of experience, HPA, Inc. has developed a wealth of profound expertise regarding successful industrial design and construction. We continue to maintain a strong level of technical expertise through extensive collaborations with Real Estate Development Companies and End Users. Often, you will find us engaging with these agencies through education on stock inventory products as well as manufacturing programs. Collaborating with the NAIOP in 2005, we authored the influential “Rules of Thumb for Distribution/Warehouse Facilities Design”, an authoritative compendium updated in 2020 to align with ongoing market trends and industry standards.

LEED v5.0 Is Here: The Next Evolution in Sustainable Design
The USGBC has officially approved LEED v5.0, marking a significant step forward in how sustainability is defined, measured, and achieved in the built environment. Centered on three core priorities: decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation and restoration. In this technical memo, we outline what’s new in LEED v5.0, how the framework has been reorganized, and what project teams should know about the transition timeline as LEED v4.1 and v5.0 run concurrently. Project registration for LEED v4.1 will close on June 30, 2026. We recommend registering projects that are scheduled to kick off next year before this date.

SB415 (AB98) Early-Stage Planning Tool
California’s SB 415 (formerly AB 98) reshapes how logistics and warehouse developments are planned and designed near sensitive receptors, setting a new statewide baseline for smarter, more responsible industrial development. Effective January 1, 2026, the legislation introduces requirements for site planning, buffering, truck circulation, and building performance, with standards that vary by project size, zoning, and proximity to surrounding uses. Many projects will also be required to meet the new “21st Century” or “Tier 1 21st Century” logistics facility criteria, raising expectations for energy performance, electrification readiness, and long-term operational sustainability.
To help our clients move forward with confidence, we created this summary chart as a practical, early-stage planning tool. The chart translates the complex regulatory framework into an easy-to-read, side-by-side comparison, highlighting the design considerations that most directly influence site feasibility, entitlement risk, and site plan design. Our team uses this tool to identify constraints early, unlock design opportunities, and deliver clear, buildable solutions tailored to each site and project goal.





