Eco Factor: Sustainable housing development powered by solar energy.
David Baker + Partners have designed a new affordable housing development in Oakland, California, which will feature 99 sustainable one, two and three bedroom apartments when completed later this year. The development, dubbed Ironhorse, is built on abandoned industrial land and apartments will be priced for families with incomes between $18,000 and $50,000.
The development will feature vegetated green roofs, photovoltaic panels in common areas to generate electricity and solar hot water panels to further reduce energy demands. Moreover, CRI Green Label Plus carpets, vegetated swales to capture rainwater and benches made from 100 percent recycled materials will also be integrated.
Via: Inhabitat
