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
  • 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