Suffolk University’s 10 West Residence Hall has been certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council.

The certification is shared by just a handful of student residence halls in Massachusetts, according to Boston-based Childs Bertman Tseckares (CBT) Architects, the designers of the building.

Suffolk’s newest residence hall combines smart real estate strategy, innovative design and green building practices to meet the demand for student housing in heart of Boston, the company said.

Suffolk acquired the property in Downtown Crossing when a local developer’s plans to renovate the buildings into one-bedroom and studio condominiums failed. With the project 85 percent complete, CBT began the historic renovation and rehabilitation of the early 20th century buildings into a residence to house 270 students.