Ventilation and Cooling Daylighting

Sloped roofs direct water into rain gardens around perimeter of site.

Site water accumulates in central water retention pond.

Permeable green spaces slow the introduction of water into the sewer system.

Green Spaces

Site & Water Heating

Southern awnings provide cover from the sun, cooling in summer and heating in winter.

Operable fenestration on opposite walls allows cross-ventilation within units.

Translucent clerestory windows in Northern rst story units let in light without compromising privacy.

Floors with high thermal mass absorb heat from the sun and distribute through the space.

Awnings let in sunglight and heat in winter, but keep it out in summer.