City:
Philadelphia
State:
Pennsylvania
Courtesy of 2017 AIA Housing Awards
- Fits a dense cluster of 31 super-energy-efficient units into an urban block in Philadelphia
- Design navigates existing fabric along a sloping site
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Has different building typologies
- Single family townhomes
- Duplexes
- Two small apartment buildings
- Wide variety of unit types provide diversity of living options
- Keeps the character of the surrounding community
- Units are at a range of prices to meet the needs and budgets of residents
- Expands the Philadelphia tradition of entry stoops acting as a mediators between public sidewalks and private residences
- Stormwater is managed onsite with green roofs and rain gardens along the curb line
- Buildings are energy efficient, achieving LEED Platinum certification