Presentation

Green Affordable Housing
Presented by Sharon Lee
Executive Director, Low Income Housing Institute
LIHI has been
providing homes
and services for
Puget Sound’s
neediest citizens
since 1991.
In 2002, LIHI made
the commitment to
develop all new
properties in
accordance with
green building
principles.
Low Income Housing Institute:
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LIHI is a regional
nonprofit housing
organization based in
Seattle, founded in
1991.
LIHI staff have
developed over 3,600
affordable units.
LIHI has completed
370 “green” units, and
currently has 252 new
green units in
development.
LIHI owns over 1,800
units of affordable
housing.
80% of LIHI residents
earn less than 30% of
the area median
household income.
Denny Park Apartments
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50 studio to threebedroom units for
singles to large
families.
The first project in the
nation funded by
Enterprise Green
Communities.
Maximizes the use of
natural light, with
oversized clerestory
windows oriented to
the north and south.
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Planters located on the
courtyard retain all
stormwater falling on the
site.
The building’s exterior is
insulated to retain 20%
more heat than required
by code, simply by
selecting materials with
higher R-values.
Low VOC and non-toxic
materials were specified
throughout.
Recycled plastic benches
and decking are longlasting and virtually
maintenance-free.
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Durable 50-year
materials with
recycled content are
used throughout:
metal roofing, metal
siding, and fiber
cement board siding.
Residents grow
organic fruits and
vegetables in garden
beds
The entire building is
non-smoking,
ensuring higher air
quality.
Cabrini First Hill Apartments
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50 units for low-income
seniors developed by LIHI
with the Missionary
Sisters of the Sacred
Heart.
First in the nation
financed with HUD 202
funds and 9% Low
Income Housing Tax
Credits.
Built with maximum use
of daylight including
orientation of interior and
exterior spaces and
courtyard.
No smoking allowed in
building.
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Extremely durable
materials used for door
and cabinet hardware,
flooring, door & window
trim and finishes.
Ventilation system runs
continuously, 24 hours a
day.
Low VOC and non-toxic
materials were specified
throughout.
All kitchens and bathroom
use low-flow water
fixtures and equipment.
All apartments and
common areas use energy
efficient lighting and
motion detection controls.
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Project was built
with reduced and
sustainable
materials using a
high percentage
of recycled
content such as
high fly ash
content concrete
in foundations,
flat work, wall
systems, and
finish floors.
All building
materials
discarded during
construction were
recycled to the
greatest extent
possible.
The Bart Harvey
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50 units of
affordable
housing for low
income seniors
located in the
S. Lake Union
neighborhood
of Seattle.
LIHI partnered
with Runberg
Architecture
Group to
design the
building to
LEED Silver
equivalent
standards.
The Bart Harvey Green Roof
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Project features a green landscaped roof, with
space for planting by residents.
Green roof handles storm-water runoff,
conserves resources by helping prolong the life
of the roofing, and contributes to the habitat.
Green roof reduces the urban “heat island”
effect.
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Building envelope is
installed on a “rainscreen”
system to maximize life of
materials.
Orientation of building
minimizes heat gain and
maximizes daylight.
Carpet tiles, ceiling tiles,
VCT, fibercement siding
and rubber roof pavers are
all made from recycled
materials.
Water is conserved with
dual flush toilets, drip
irrigation and use of
drought tolerant plants.
Discourages car use by
minimizing number of
parking stalls and locating
project in area well-served
by transit, with nearby
amenities.
Copper Lantern Homes
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33 affordable
homeownership
townhouses and flats in
Kenmore.
The site includes a
stormwater system which
allows surface water to be
treated on-site and
infiltrated back into the
soils.
Preserved 12 Douglas Firs
and planted 25 new trees,
all drought tolerant and
needing minimal
maintenance.
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All fixtures and appliances are low-flow.
Three- and four- bedroom townhouses built for large
families. Studios, one- and two- bedroom units available.
Each unit is equipped with an Energy Star rated
refrigerator and Energy Star rated appliances.
McDermott Place
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Received $1.8m
from State HTF.
75 new units for
homeless vets and
singles in North
Seattle.
First and second
floors occupied by
North Helpline
foodbank, RotoCare
medical clinic and
community space.
The building is
energy-efficient &
environmentally
friendly, with the
building envelope
designed to Built
Smart standards.
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Roof material has highreflectivity to minimize heat
gain.
A rain garden cleans stormwater runoff before it enters
the detention vault.
No smoking allowed;
smoking area designed
outdoors.
Bike racks and bike storage
are provided for residents,
food bank clients and staff.
Building meets Washington
state’s new Evergreen
standard and is LEED Silver
equivalent.
Residents pay an average of
$17 per month in heating
and electricity costs.
Nova Townhomes
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Received $2m from State HTF.
15 new for-sale townhouses under construction for lowincome first time Seattle homebuyers.
Built as a community land trust on a parcel of land
surplused by the City of Seattle and transferred to LIHI.
All building is wood frame construction, and built
according to WA State Evergreen Sustainable
Development Standards.
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Each home is designed to
provide abundant natural
light.
Use of dual flush toilets,
use of Green Label Plus
certified carpet from
100% post consumer
recycled bottles.
Design specifications call
for low-VOC paint and
Energy Star appliances in
each unit.
The landscape design
features native and
drought-resistant plants
to limit water use, and at
least 10 new trees are
planted throughout the
site.
Gossett Place
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62 units of permanent
supportive housing for
homeless veterans,
young adults, singles
and couples.
“Shovel ready” project –
land was purchased by
LIHI with permits and
plans for boutique hotel.
Ideal location in
Seattle’s University
District, close to mass
transit, amenities, and
opportunities for
employment and
recreation.
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Built to Washington
State Evergreen
standards.
Two rooftop decks with
raised beds for
gardening.
Dual-flush toilets.
Energy-Star appliances.
Energy efficient lighting.
Drip irrigation and
drought resistant
landscaping.
Low VOC materials and
recycled materials used
in construction.
Non-smoking building.
Recycling stations on
every floor.
Lake City Court
Developed
by Seattle
Housing Authority
with Hope VI, AREA,
and 9% tax credits
from Enterprise.
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units for lowincome families at
30% and 60% of AMI
Designed
to be 30%
more energy efficient.
Solar
panels cover
10% of electricity
costs.
Solar
hot water
system.
Rain
garden.
Water
permeable
sidewalks.
2012 Jackson Street
61 Units of Senior Housing