Congratulations to developer MidPen Housing and David Baker Architects, one of my favorite San Francisco architecture firms to work with, for winning the 2013 ULI Global Award for Excellence for its LEED Platinum certified project, Station Center Family Housing in Union City, California.
Station Center consists of two buildings housing 157 high-density affordable rental apartments, community gardens, a public playground, commercial spaces, and a community center located in a newly developed mixed-use district next to the Union City BART station.
The building design comprises of a range of complementary sustainable strategies such as solar thermal for domestic hot water, high-efficiency boilers, and a solar photovoltaic system to achieve LEED for Homes Mid-Rise Platinum certification. The Bay-friendly landscape design is estimated to save 193,282 gallons of water per year in comparison to a conventionally landscaped property.
A colorful playground consisting of environmentally friendly products grace the courtyard at Station Center Family Housing. (Photo by Bruce Damonte)A gateway to Station Center Family Housing. (Photo by Bruce Damonte)The creation of Station Center Family Housing was enabled by the California Proposition 1C TOD voter-approved bond program. (Photo by Bruce Damonte)A street view of Station Center Family Housing in Union City, California. (Photo by Bruce Damonte)The community room at Station Center Family Housing opens onto a fitness center and pool deck, and opens entirely to a grand courtyard, creating a large indoor-outdoor gathering space. (Photo by Bruce Damonte)Raised beds for planting vegetables allow for easy gardening for the residents at Station Center Family Housing. (Photo by Bruce Damonte)Dynamic building facades bring architectural interest to Station Center Family Housing. (Photo by Bruce Damonte)Multi-dimensional building facades set a nice backdrop for the community gardens at Station Center Family Housing. (Photo by Bruce Damonte)
Mignon O’Young, Editor, is a California licensed architect, LEED Accredited Professional, and Certified Green Building Professional with more than 15 years of experience in the design, construction, green building, and affordable housing development industries.
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