GREENING OUR PROJECTS

LEED: An internationally-recognized rating system for measuring and certifying green buildings, and includes a multitude of building types. Pyatok Architects currently has four LEED-Accredited Professionals on staff and the majority of our staff has had training in the system. Several of our current high-density infill projects are targeted for LEED certification. [Visit LEED's site]

GreenPoint Rated (GPR): GreenPoint Rated is a California-based rating system for green buildings, and is targeted towards single- and multi-family residential building types. Pyatok Architects currently has two accredited professional on staff, and the majority of the projects in the office use the GPR checklist as a gauge and reference. [Visit GPR's site]

Project Sustainability Charts: The office has developed a system to record and evaluate the sustainable aspects of recent projects, using a modified version of the GreenPoint Rated rating system. To review these charts, click on the links adjacent to the projects below.

Priorities Matrix: Based on our extensive experience with incorporating sustainable building design measures in affordable housing, the office has created and is further developing a tool to assist our clients in establishing sustainability goals and identifying key priorities.


GREEN BUILDINGS

Sara Conner Court, Hayward, CA [cutsheet] [sustainability chart]

• GreenPoint Rating 72 points, and the first GreenPoint Rated affordable housing development in Alameda County
• 57-unit, affordable family housing transit-oriented development
• Energy-efficient lighting, appliances and heating systems
• California-native, non-invasive drought-resistant landscaping with low-flow irrigation
• Water-efficient plumbing fixtures
• Low-VOC paints, flooring and adhesives at all common spaces and units, for improved indoor air quality

• On target for achieving LEED-NC Silver certification in 2008, which mandates Systems commissioning for the building
• Climate-responsive design through orientation, massing, openings and shading
• California-native, non-invasive drought-resistant landscaping with low-flow irrigation
• SIPS construction for all exterior walls
• Photovoltaic panels installed, offsetting 60% of annual electrical demand
• Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems
• Ultra low-flow plumbing fixtures, including dual flush toilets & waterless urinals
• Low-VOC interior paints, stains and carpets
• Recycled-content materials include: concrete roof tiles, windows, insulation, gypsum wall board, carpeting, linoleum & ceramic tile flooring.

• GreenPoint Rated score of 117 at the start of construction
• Transit-oriented development
• 75% of the construction waste will be recycled by the contractor
• California-native, non-invasive, drought-resistant landscaping
• On-site services: a day care facility and a community education center
• Exceeds Title 24 by 26%
• Photovoltaic panels to produce approximately 69 kWh
• Hydronic space heating
• Resource-efficient and non-toxic material selections
• Separate chutes for trash and recycling are provided to help tenants to reduce landfill waste

• Pursuing LEED-ND Pilot (Neighborhood Development) certification for development
• Pursuing LEED for Homes Pilot certification for a number of the homes
• Pursuing a GreenPoint Rated certification for all homes
• Habitat to work with homeowners to install California-native, non-invasive, drought-resistant landscaping.
• Optimized Value-Engineered framing (OVE), with studs, TJI joists, windows and opening fitting within and at 24” o.c. framing
• All on-site brick from site’s previous use to be reused as either conc. foundation fill or site fill
• 90% of construction waste material will be either re-used or recycled
• Concrete will contain a high level of fly ash or slag
• Low-VOC paints, adhesives, insulation and cabinetry
• Extensive homeowner training & manual on green building measures, features & maintenance

• The pilot project in the LEED for Homes Midrise Program
• On target for LEED for Homes Silver certification
• High-density development in close proximity to public transit and community services
• R-5 rigid insulation at building exterior to provide enhanced building envelope
• High recycled-content steel framing
• On-site storm water management program, utilizing bio swales, pervious pavers and self-treatment areas for water filtration

• Brownfield redevelopment, including 35 units of affordable family housing, community health center & ceremonial outdoor gathering space
• +80% of the units are to Universal Design Principle standards and all units are designed for safety and natural surveillance
• Close to public transportation & many community-based services in a thriving neighborhood
• Sidewalks are wide and separated from road; secure bicycle storage has been included to provide for +5% of the staff and visitors
• Exceeds Title 24 (2001) by 17%
• All refrigerators, dishwashers and clothes dryers are EnergyStar Rated
• Operations & Maintenance manuals will be provided to all staff & maintenance crew

• Rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings
• New housing added to an existing site, increasing the density to 67 units per acre
• Close to shopping, services and transportation, allowing for reduction in parking
• California-native, non-invasive, drought-resistant landscaping
• All units meet Universal Design Principles & are affordable to household earning less than 80% AMI
• Light pollution reduction
• Phase I included photovoltaic panels and an energy-efficient heating system

• On target for GreenPoint Rated certification
• Building performance will exceed Title 24 by 16%
• 65% of construction and demolition waste will be diverted, and an IAQ Management Plan (during construction) has been created and will be followed
• Concrete will include 30% flyash and 25% recycled aggregate
• Reduced lumber through Optimized Value-Engineered framing (OVE),
• High-efficiency central hydronic heating system with fan-assisted radiators
• Energy Star Appliances
• Water-efficient plumbing fixtures
• Bathroom fans exhausted to outdoors, with controls to promote mold avoidance
• Low and no-VOC paints, coatings, construction adhesives, carpet & linoleum
• Recycled content carpet, linoleum kitchen floors
• Zero or reduced formaldehyde in insulation, cabinets, interior trim and shelving
• Operations & Maintenance Manual and education signage for maintenance staff & occupants

• Site and buildings designed to create a community within, with centralized gathering spaces in courtyard, foyers and units
• California-native, non-invasive, drought-resistant landscaping
• Edible vegetation and a bio-swale connected to secondary retention areas
• Priorities on long-term, low-maintenance durability of all landscaping, systems and exterior and interior finishes.
• High-efficiency hydronic space heating
• Low-VOC and recycled-content finishes include: carpeting, ceramic tiles, granite countertops and durable cabinets
• Common building foyers daylit and ventilated through large central skylights

• Low-VOC interior finishes
• Medite II wheat based fiberboard at all casework
• Certified reclaimed lumber for exterior trim and trellis work
• Enhanced insulation values at walls and roof
• Maximum recycling of construction waste
• Permeable landscape areas maximized to improve absorption and filtration of storm run-off

• Accepted into the LEED-ND (Neighborhood Development) pilot program
• Urban brownfield redevelopment close to schools, public transportation and local businesses
• Compact development with a diversity of uses and housing types (including both affordable rental and for-sale housing), walkable streets, access to public spaces, and with Universal Design Principals
• Incorporates concepts to reduce site disturbance during site design and construction, stormwater management, heat island reduction and light pollution reduction
• Developed through extensive community outreach and involvement