L.A.leads in green buildings

The former Hughes Aircraft facility in Canoga Park once gobbled power like a desert casino. Daily News.

But then the owners of the renamed Corporate Pointe at West Hills renovated the sprawling office complex with super-efficient energy systems, earning a federal environmental Energy Star rating.

"The upgraded system and lighting have resulted in improved performance, reducing costs for the landlord and the tenants," said Christian Gunter of Kennedy Associates, which manages the West Hills complex.