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Stringham Construction: TOD Apartments

Posted on Dec 4, 2018 in:
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This project by Stringham Construction is piloting the wave of new multifamily checklist projects. Located near Capitol Hill’s light rail station, the TOD (Transit Oriented Development) Apartments feature 49 units with a Walk Score of 96, an abundance of bike storage, top-of-the-line finishes, vibrant colors, and a focus on energy efficiency.

The whole-building VRF heating and cooling systems, solar panel array, high-efficiency centralized gas water heaters, Energy Star appliances, LED lighting, and tested low-flow plumbing fixtures give this apartment building an edge, with energy savings of over 45 percent better than state energy code.

Vital Stats

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Points

Location: Capitol Hill (Seattle)
Star Level: 4-Star 
Checklist: Multifamily residential new construction (2017)
Verifier: Evergreen Certified
Site and Water 152
Energy Efficiency 99
Health and Indoor Air Quality 121
Material Efficiency 69
  Total Score 457

 

In conjunction with energy efficiency, indoor air quality (IAQ) was also a large forethought, with the purchase of recycled content CRI Green Label carpet tiles for the hallways, FloorScore certified flooring for the units, zero VOC paints throughout, and CARB-compliant wood composite products. And to prevent future moisture and mold issues, BEE Engineering was hired to consult on the project, including providing specs for the installation of the rainscreen beneath the siding, the siding, liquid flashing, and windows.

Besides energy and IAQ, the units come partially furnished and equipped with dimmable light switches, humidistat and bathroom timer switches, programmable thermostats to control the mini-splits, washer, dryer, refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwave (all Energy Star). Each unit is sub-metered for electrical and water, so the residents get to know exactly what they consume. Besides that, the building is fully accessible, with multiple decks for entertaining!

Stringham Construction Capitol Hill Exterior

Built Green Highlights

Site and Water

  • Light-colored hardscaping and Energy Star TPO roofing
  • Drought-tolerant landscaping with a sensor drip irrigation system for establishment
  • Low-flow WaterSense plumbing fixtures
  • Centrally located next to Capitol Hill light rail station

Energy Efficiency

  • 47.3 percent energy savings
  • VRF heating and cooling system
  • High-efficiency central gas water heaters
  • Energy Star appliances and lighting throughout
  • Solar PV system installed
Stringham Construction Capitol Hill Bike Storage
Stringham Construction Capitol Hill Rooftop Deck
Stringham Construction Capitol Hill Solar Panels
 

Health and Indoor Air Quality

  • CRI Green Label Plus carpet tiles in the hallways
  • Rainscreen under siding
  • Humidistat sensors in bathrooms
  • Low/No VOCs paints, caulks, adhesives, etc.

Materials Efficiency

  • 90 percent recycling rate
  • Locally produced materials (lumber, insulation, siding, windows, millwork, decking, etc.)
  • Recycled content products used

Operation, Maintenance & Tenant Education

  • Environmentally friendly manuals prepared
Stringham Construction Capitol Hill Hall Carpeting
Stringham Construction Capitol Hill Landscaping

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