LAND + BUILDING ADAPTABILITY Panelized Facade System Adapts to Any Parameters 1
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Strategies to Adapt to Climate Being sensitive to microclimates
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Harvesting rainwater for irrigation
Plants that need more shade and water thrive when shielded by North and East-facing walls
underground cistern
Plants that need protection from hot direct sunlight can be located along East-facing walls South and West-facing walls are great for plants that handle hotter and drier conditions
gravel drain
N Santa Fe’s climate of little rainfall and dry heat requires strategic planting for efficient use of sunlight, shade and water. solar-powered pumps
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Panelized Facade
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Double-glazed IGU
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Finish Floor
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Floor-ceiling assembly finish floor, 3/4” underlayment 6” wood floor joists spaced 16” o.c., 6” batt insulation (2) 5/8” type x gypsum, 2” elec. gap, 3/4” gypsum ceiling
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Wall assembly 3/4” drywall, 1” rigid insulation, 5/8” type x sheathing 6” wood studs spaced 16” o.c., 6” batt insulation 5/8” type x ceiling, building paper
A consistent unit width allows the facade to be divided into ‘A’ and ‘B’ panelized modules, allowing for difference in materialilty if desired, while standardizing the component parts.
Plaza Fecunda’s sustainable design not only benefits the long-term maintenance of these buildings, it also reduces the energy bill burden on renters and homeowners. According to the American Council for Energy Efficient Economy, low-income households pay 7.2%
of household income on utilities. This is three times as much as higher
income households.
rain barrels
Conserving Rainwater
Santa Fe’s minimal annual rainfall warrants conserving and collecting all that we can at Plaza Fecunda. Sloped gutters from the rooflines carry water into rain barrels that feed into larger cisterns below the playground and gardens. Solar-powered pumps will power the system and distribute water using drip irrigation to the native plants throughout the development. Stormwater management is handled through the use of permeable paving for parking space and paths. Runoff flows into gravel drains assisted by xeriscaping efforts near sidewalks.
PLAZA FECUNDA CONNECTING TO COMMUNITY
BUILDING RESILIENT RESIDENTS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Community spaces are supported by a full time resident services coordinator. Programs include daycare, home ownership assistance, financial literacy classes and job readiness training. Homeownership is the main way to build wealth in the U.S., our holistic approach prepares families to adapt to changes while in a stable home and community.
Total For-Sale Townhomes: 18 Live-Work Scheme:
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Local partners:
Service/Programs offered:
WESST
Training, Consulting, Women’s program, Loans
Accion New Mexico
Business development loans for low-income, minority, and women entrepreneurs Education, Training, Soil regeneration
Soil Symbiotics Homewise YouthWorks
Home loans and financial education for immigrant and lowincome families Continuum of services designed to reconnect “at-risk” and disadvantaged youth with our community through education, employment training, and job placement.
