Edwin M. Lee Apartments

[{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["s"],["u"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Edwin M. Lee Apartments, the\nfirst combined homeless veteran and low-income family development in San\nFrancisco, has established a new definition for integrated, equitable, and\nresilient living. The design balances a civic scale with a feeling of home,\nresponding to the Third Street corridor with a colorful serrated rainscreen fa\u00e7ade\nwhile offering an oasis-like restorative landscape within. The dramatic solar\ncanopy that cascades to the south entrance is a proud demonstration of\nlow-carbon design. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Operated by nonprofits\nSwords to Plowshares and Chinatown Community Development Center, Edwin M. Lee\nApartments provides 62 apartments for formerly homeless veterans and 57\napartments for families earning between 50% and 60% AMI. The building provides\nground-floor counseling and career services for veteran residents, and Swords\nto Plowshares operates a kitchen offering free meals in the community room at\nthe center of the building, adjacent to the courtyard garden. The project is\nnamed after the late San Francisco mayor, Edwin M. Lee, the son of a veteran\nwho dedicated his career to affordable housing and ending veteran homelessness. "],[0,[0],1," "],[0,[],0,"The\nproject\u2019s climate-responsive massing and organization allows for families and\nveterans to form a new community centered on the shared gardens and common\nareas. The fa\u00e7ade design integrates daylight access, views, and opportunities\nfor regenerating an ecology on a previously paved site. The integrated design\ncreates a healthy, energy efficient, resilient"],[0,[1],1,","],[0,[],0,"\nand regenerative complex that provides social, economic"],[0,[1],1,","],[0,[],0," and environmental value to the residents and\nthe greater community. "]]]]},"title":"Integration"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649967306\/l0ubndu2ibfdvoeswtuy.jpg","id":"6495730"}],"caption":"The concept of Edwin M. Lee\u0027s Apartments is centered on the intersection of veterans, families, and community, and nature\u0027s role in creating a space for healing and connection. \u00a9Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, 2020."}]],"markups":[["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\nprovides affordable, low-carbon, supportive housing for underserved communities\nwithin a mixed-income neighborhood, while taking a major step towards ending\nveteran homelessness in San Francisco. The combination of veteran and\nlow-income family residents will provide multiple opportunities to integrate\nthe formerly homeless veterans into the community. The design emphasizes\nconnections with the community, ranging from the community room and kitchen\namenity open to the neighborhood offering free meals for neighbors in need, to\nbiophilic design and visual connections to nature that can be enjoyed from the\npublic way or Muni Metro train car window along Third Street. The project site\nis highly accessible, with a walk score of 91, transit score of 84, and bike\nscore of 95. Electric car charging and secure bike storage for all residents is\navailable on-site. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022A commendable example of high-performance levels with a\ndesign that allows the ground floor space to flow from the street through the\ncommunity to the courtyard. The great accessibility of the courtyard creates a\nspace where people of all abilities can enjoy. This building gives the people\nwho live here a sense of dignity. Every city should have several buildings like\nthis.\u0022 - Jury Comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The residents\nare a diverse multigenerational housing community of families and veterans that\nwere assigned\/identified at the end of the construction phase. Since the\nresidents were not directly involved in the early design planning process, a\npost-occupancy survey invited residents to provide their feedback for the\ndesign of future projects."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Who does the project serve?\nIdentify the stakeholders who directly or indirectly benefit from the project."],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Along with\nthe residents, community stakeholders included Mission Bay neighborhood groups,\nneighboring businesses, and city agencies as well as counselors and residential\nmanagers within the client team (as a proxy for future residents, since the\nresidents were not identified or assigned until 2020)."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the stakeholder\nengagement process, including workshops, meetings, surveys, or other forms of\nengagement. How was feedback documented and presented back to the community?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The team held\nmultiple meetings with these stakeholders during early design phases to share\naspects of the team\u2019s approach and design concepts, and to engage feedback. The\ninitial feedback was generally supportive, with a few members expressing\nconcern related to noise and parking impact during construction. The community\nwas continuously updated through design and construction on the project\nschedule and construction impact, as well as the benefits that the building\nwould provide to the community once complete."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Identify the project goals that promoted equitable\ncommunities. How do they incorporate project-specific community needs?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Beyond the main program goal of\nproviding needed affordable and supportive housing to veterans and families,\nthe project incorporates additional amenities that promote equity. The\ncommunity kitchen is centered at the building and adjacent to the courtyard,\nprominently providing free meals to community members. The project was\ncommitted to providing a connection to and restoration of the landscape,\nhealing a post-industrial neighborhood landscape with ecological sensitivity.\nThe project also promotes transit equity, providing ample indoor secure\nbike\/scooter parking for veterans and families, along with access to city-wide\ntransit and EV-ready vehicle parking spaces."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the project team\u0027s explorations or design\nstrategies that respond to the above-stated goals?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"From the\nconcept design phase, the diagram of the building\u2019s design incorporated the\ncommunity with the residential program of providing housing for veterans and\nfamilies, all of which were centered around nature and healing. Many elements\nof the building\u2019s design were borne out of these goals. One example is the\nlocation the community-oriented program to the street-facing areas, showcasing\nthe community kitchen and multipurpose room spaces at the front and corner of\nthe building, and making the spaces generous and welcoming with natural\ndaylight from multiple sides, providing a connection to the courtyard and\nbarrier-free access to users of all abilities."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe stories or evidence\nthat demonstrate success. If success cannot be evaluated in the near-term,\ndescribe what a successful outcome will look like and what they key performance\nindicators are."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As of the date of this\nwriting, a post-occupancy survey is currently underway. In the meantime, a few\ntestimonials from residents: "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cI feel a great sense of\ngratitude. I feel safe, and I feel tranquil in my apartment and I absolutely\nlove this garden.\u201d \u2014Stephanie, U.S. Air Force, 1985\u20131989. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis is a great place, a\nreally great place to be at. It\u0027s safe, it gives you peace of mind and\nsecurity. It also makes you feel comfortable because you\u0027re around people\nthat\u0027s willing to help you if you need help.\u201d \u2014Richard, resident, U.S. Army,\n1977\u20131981 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the background research conducted to\nidentify who is impacted by the project. Include any vulnerability assessments\ncompleted to understand the socioeconomic, health, and environmental risks to\ncommunities impacted by the project."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Future residents (families and veterans) were not\nidentified until the project was approaching substantial completion, but\nin-depth conversations with the nonprofit developers who have deep experience\nwith these populations was crucial to the success of the project. The design\nteam endeavored to anticipate the needs of the residents, from understanding\nveterans\u2019 current experiences, to ensuring community spaces were available for\nkids to feel at home and parents\u2019 needs were met. Additional literature review\nprovided context for designing for veterans or those experiencing PTSD. The\nteam also researched methods for incorporating biophilia throughout the project\nwhile remaining on a restricted budget. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How were cultural values of the\ncommunity(ies) identified?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The needs of over 100 low-income families and formerly\nhomeless veterans are diverse and complex, and can be difficult to anticipate\nduring design, before individuals are identified. However, conversations with\nthe nonprofit housing developer groups identified some common themes among\nthese groups: safety and security, freedom of movement, consistency of routine\nand community, and feeling of belonging. The implementation of trauma-based\ndesign also provided a basis for greater awareness and understanding between\ntwo worlds that may have otherwise not met; the existence of the community\nkitchen embedded these values and extended them beyond, with the broader\ncommunity. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How did the team\u0027s\nunderstanding of vulnerability and project impacts evolve because of the\nstakeholder engagement process?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"While the\ndesign and program integrated formerly homeless veterans and low-income\nfamilies, the feedback from the housing providers indicated that it would be\nbest for the building to provide separate wings for the resident groups, and\nstill provide common spaces for populations to connect and create community.\nThe design responded by providing specific accessibility and supportive\namenities for the veterans adjacent to their residences, to reinforce the goals\nof their experience in the building\u2014sensitivity to acoustics, mobility,\nprivacy, and reintegration. The program and design also recognize the strength\nin providing shared spaces (community garden, warming kitchen, courtyard)."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How were the needs of\nunderrepresented stakeholders addressed within the goals? How do the goals\npropose to overcome barriers that might prevent community members from fully\nexperiencing the project (mobility, socioeconomic, demographic or other)?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This project is focused on underrepresented\ncommunities in San Francisco\u2014low-income families and formerly homeless\nveterans. Underrepresented groups within these populations\u2014such as BIPOC,\nLGBTQ, and people with disabilities\u2014face additional challenges to their daily\nlives. At this project, all of the veteran residents are disabled, 30% have two\ndisabling conditions, and 42% have three or more disabling conditions. Fifty\npercent of the veteran residents are BIPOC and 3% are transgender. Mobility\nimpairments are accommodated within the units and common spaces, and the\nproject provides services to residents through the form of on-site counseling,\nfree meals, and group\/community events. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"How was the design of access to\nand through the building influenced by mobility needs and requirements?"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"All units and common spaces were designed to meet\nmobility standards with additional city review\/oversight during design and\nconstruction. The entrances to the building have \u201chinge slab\u201d walkways to\nbecome ramps and accommodate sidewalk settlement over time. The courtyard ramps\nwere designed with generous grades and widths to accommodate mobility needs,\nand the unit hallways in the veterans\u0027 corridor were designed to be wide, with\nlean rails to aid residents with mobility issues. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe post-occupancy\nengagement processes and how they were used to optimize the project\u0027s support\nof equitable communities?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The architects have partnered with the building\nmanagers to perform a post-occupancy survey. As of the date of this writing,\nthe survey is currently underway and responses are not yet complete\/collected.\nThe design team also walked through the building after one year of occupancy to\ndiscuss any issues with the building management. Since COVID has affected the\nfull programming of the building and its community-oriented service spaces, the\nteam is committed to continuing the post-occupancy evaluation for additional\nyears into the future. The counseling services and ongoing events with veterans\nand families have continued despite COVID. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What other concerns for equity\ndoes this project address? This might include supply chain labor practices and\nhealth impacts, designing for community adaptation, addressing neighborhoods\nimpacted by environmental pollution."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project opens its doors to community members\nby providing a warming kitchen for free meals, addressing food insecurity in\nthe neighborhood. The PVs offset a strained electrical grid, and allow the\nnonprofit housing providers to allocate more resources towards services for\nresidents and community members. The project aspires to be a model for other\nprojects that address housing, food, and energy insecurity; as climate change\nand economic imbalance continue to be issues in the future, the Edwin M Lee\nApartments can be used as an example for designing nurturing, resilient,\nequitable, and healthy homes for vulnerable communities. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Walk Score: "],[0,[],0,"91"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Bike Score: "],[0,[],0,"95"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Transit Score:"],[0,[],0," \n84"]]]]},"title":"Equitable Communities"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project is\nlocated on a post-industrial rail yard site, which was originally tidal\nmarshland. The building surrounds a generous healing garden courtyard that is\nthe focal point of the design. By minimizing the parking garage, a significant\nportion of the planting is on grade, which allowed for generous planting scope\nand size. The project took this opportunity to restore the site with\ndrought-resistant, habitat-friendly native planting, chosen to provide a\nvariety of size, texture and color, and species appropriate for the Mission Bay\nmicroclimate. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Thirty-six new\nevergreen and deciduous trees create a forest-like setting and provide habitat\nand nesting opportunities for birds. Smaller shrubs and ground covers such as\nagapanthus, vinca, fragaria, and calandrina, and larger shrubs such as cornus,\ngarrya, and ribes, flower throughout the entire year and attract insects,\nbutterflies, and birds. All existing street trees were preserved at the site.\nThe building features dark-sky\u2013compliant light fixtures and is designed to\nbird-safe standards. High-reflectance paving in the courtyard and on the roof\nmitigates heat island effects. Recesses in the Third Street fa\u00e7ade incorporate\na planted roof with a skylight to the interior of the building, and provide\nadditional natural habitat amid an urban environment."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Provide one example of how\nthis project regenerates the natural ecosystem on-site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\nsite, prior to redevelopment, was being used as a surface parking lot, with\nlittle natural ecosystem apparent aside from some street trees and curbside\nplantings. These existing trees were preserved, and the design incorporated a\nvariety of landscaping and plantings to restore the natural ecosystem and treat\nstormwater. The planting palette was chosen to be drought tolerant, California\nnative, or adapted vegetation, and plantings to attract pollinators and other\nwildlife."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is this a previously\ndeveloped site? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Percentage of site area\nsupporting vegetation before project began "],[0,[],0,"0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Percentage of the site area\ndesigned to support vegetation landscape or green roof. "],[0,[],0,"23%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Percentage of landscaped areas\ncovered by native or climate appropriate plants supporting native or migratory\nanimals. "],[0,[],0,"21%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Intentional design strategies\nwere used to promote:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Biodiversity"]],[[0,[],0,"Dark skies"]],[[0,[],0,"Bird safety"]],[[0,[],0,"Habitat conservation"]],[[0,[],0,"Flora\/fauna"]],[[0,[],0,"Abatement of\nspecific regional environmental concerns"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please elaborate "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Heat island\neffect, stormwater runoff quality (adjacent to bay\/wildlife)"]]]]},"title":"Ecosystems"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/resources\/leed-v41-rainfall-events-calculator","target","_blank"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The site is\nlocated on bay fill, in what was the mouth of historic Mission Creek, which\nincluded a large tidal marsh area. The historic Mission Creek has been buried\nwith urban infrastructure, but a manmade channel remains to the north of the\nsite. The greater Mission Creek watershed area extends east to Mount Sutro and\nnorth towards downtown San Francisco and the Western Addition neighborhood.\nWhile much of the stormwater that falls in the city is captured and treated via\nstormwater sewers, the Edwin M. Lee Apartments treats 100% of the stormwater\non-site in bioswale planters integrated in the landscaping. A drip irrigation\nsystem with smart sensors was provided at the green roofs and garden\ncourtyard. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Within the\nbuilding, the plumbing was designed for a municipal recycled water system to be\nused for toilet flushing, which will save approximately 22% of the building\u2019s\npotable water demand. All hot water distribution lines are insulated to each\nfixture, reducing the length of time needed to run water before hot water use\nin kitchens and bathrooms. The fixtures are selected to be low-flow throughout,\nwith automatic shut-off faucets at veterans\u2019 apartments."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the quality\nof the water that runs off the site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"All stormwater\nthat lands on the site is directed to stormwater flow-through planters, which\nimprove the quality and slow the rate of runoff that stormwater enters the\nmunicipal sewer system."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the\nproject\u0027s water resilience strategies"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project is\n\u201cpurple pipe\u201d plumbed, to allow for the use of municipally recycled water in\ntoilets and irrigation. The project also includes a solar thermal array to\nprovide renewable energy for solar hot water heating. While this does not\nreduce the use of water, it improves the overall carbon footprint of hot water\nusage at the building. Solar\nphotovoltaics also provide power to the common loads, including water pumps,\nreducing the carbon footprint of general domestic water usage as well."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Provide one sentence\ndescribing the project\u0027s major potable water conservation strategy for each end\nuse:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Fixtures\nare low-flow, including metered faucets at the veterans\u2019 wing and Energy\nStar\/WaterSense laundry machines in the laundry rooms. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Irrigation\ndemand is limited with the planting palette but is provided using low-impact\ndrip irrigation with smart sensors; there were no cooling towers or other\nmechanical PR process systems requiring potable water use in the project."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is on site potable water use\nregularly metered and monitored?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is water use sub metered?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was water consumption modeled?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is potable water used for\nnon-potable uses? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is rainwater collected and\nstored for onsite use?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What non-potable water sources\nare collected for reuse? "],[0,[],0,"Roof rainwater\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What\nare the end uses of this collection? "],[0,[],0," Irrigation"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of rainwater managed\non-site (from maximum anticipated 24-hour, two-year storm event): "],[0,[],0,"100%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],0,"Indicate\nstorm event used to calculate percentage of rainwater managed on-site using a\u202f"],[0,[2],2,"LEED rainwater calculator"],[0,[],0," 24-hour, two-year"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Does\nthe site have a vegetated area that is irrigated turf grass?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage\nof site vegetated area that is irrigated turf grass:"],[0,[],0," 0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is\npotable water quality routinely monitored, filtered, or treated?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Measured\nannual water use (gallons per building): "],[0,[],0,"4,503,406 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage\nof blackwater treated on-site:"],[0,[],0," \n0%"]]]]},"title":"Water"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649967357\/mweznknuia631901lidg.jpg","id":"6495731"}],"caption":"Top photos of the interior space and looking out to courtyard, including two statistics of economic housing options in the Bay Area. \u00a9Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, 2020."}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The design of the Edwin M. Lee\nApartments is a balance of economy and strategic enhancement. The efficient\nmassing of the building is immediately legible as it compares to the massing of\nmarket rate housing development to the west; Edwin M. Lee Apartments takes on a\nleaner profile with more efficient unit layouts, which has an added benefit of\nallowing daylight to penetrate more completely through the living and bedroom\nspaces. The remainder of an otherwise thicker building footprint is donated to\nthe courtyard landscape which can be enjoyed by residents and the community,\nreducing overall building costs and enhancing the shared experience at the\nsite. Garage parking spaces were minimized, freeing up the core of the site for\nthe courtyard, which saved first costs compared to a podium\/raised courtyard,\nand allowed for more robust landscaping and full-size trees. The entitlements for the building included\n111 living units. However, during design, the team noted that eight more\nveterans\u2019 units could be added to the building without compromising budget or\nspace requirements. The proposal to add additional living units was vetted and\nre-approved by the city, which enabled eight additional veterans to live off\nthe streets, and increased overall density on-site."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe right sizing\nstrategies and considerations. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\nset out to provide ample affordable housing units with a targeted mix of unit\nsizes (studios through three-bedroom apartments). This was achieved within the\nzoning and construction type height limits imposed on the project and site,\nwhich still allowed generous shared space in the form of a shared courtyard\ngarden and community space\u2014a priority and emphasis of the building\u2019s\nprogramming, to allow residents a balance of privacy as well as access to\ncommunity and open space."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"How did design choices minimize\nmaterial usage allowing for lower cost and more efficiently designed systems\nstructure?"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Several finish\nchoices were selected and detailed to minimize material use impact\u2014ranging from\nground-floor common areas\u2019 exposed concrete slab rather than resilient flooring\nand board-form concrete shear wall as opposed to drywall, to the exterior tile\nsize and pattern designed to use the maximum amount of the raw product, to\nprefabricated walls reducing material waste on-site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Provide one sentence on the\nstrategies used to reduce cost and\/or increase value for each of the following."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"First costs:\nThe project evaluated a number of strategies to keep first costs to the\nexpected budget; the design team worked with the general contractor throughout\neach design phase to identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining\na high-quality, durable, and sustainable design. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Utilities: The\nbuilding systems were selected for their efficiency, ease of maintenance, and\ncompatibility with occupant control and comfort; air conditioning systems were\nlimited to common spaces, while passive design strategies reduced load demand,\nfirst cost, and operational cost for the building owner and tenants. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Maintenance:\nSystems and finishes such as the exterior fiber cement board cladding were\nselected for ease of maintenance and durability; paint colors were selected to\nbe consistent throughout the project for ease of touchup; landscaping design\nchoices were made with low maintenance requirements in mind. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Cleaning:\nCommon area carpet tile was specified to be highly resistant to staining;\nresilient flooring products and colors were selected for ease of cleaning;\ncertain back-of-house spaces such as trash rooms included sheet metal siding\nwith hose bibbs for efficient and thorough cleaning. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Occupant\nhealth and well-being: The building offers 100% MERV-13 filtered fresh air from\njust two air-handling units to all of the spaces, allowing efficient filter\nreplacement\/maintenance access and schedules. \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Flexibility,\nadaptability, and\/or resilience: The project\u2019s structural solution was\nintegrated with a response to a resilience challenge\u2014as the site\u2019s fill soil is\nsubsiding, the design incorporated a \u201chinge slab\u201d detail that allows all\nentrances to remain accessible, a requirement for many residents in the\nbuilding with mobility challenges."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Cost "],[0,[1],1,"per square foot (USD\/SF)"],[0,[0],1,":"],[0,[],0,"\n481"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were life cycle costs\ncalculated?"],[0,[],0,"\nNo"]]]]},"title":"Economy"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649964037\/fpblm0sdkdvt8e7chp89.jpg","id":"6495672"}],"caption":"Two exterior photos of the building showcasing the solar panels attached. \u00a9Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, 2020."}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The building\nshowcases on-site renewable energy as a primary design strategy. A large solar\ncanopy hovers above the Third Street fa\u00e7ade and cascades down the south\nelevation at the primary building entrance. The vertical panels were carefully\nstudied for their placement, angle, and spacing to ensure maximum solar energy\noutput for a south-facing facade. Additional photovoltaic panels cover the\nremaining roof, and the total PV infrastructure at the site is expected to\nproduce 90% of the annual electricity requirements for the common areas,\nincluding electric car charging stations. Additionally, a rooftop solar hot\nwater panel system is estimated to produce 60% of the required energy needed to\nheat domestic hot water for the building. \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Apartments are\ncontinuously ventilated with filtered outside air rather than air conditioned,\nand an all-electric heating system shifts energy demands to an electrical grid\nthat is continuously reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. Energy efficient\nLED lighting is used throughout, and all appliances are Energy Star\u2013rated.\nCertain common areas have ceiling fans to provide a cooling effect in lieu of\nmechanical cooling, which is a conditioning backup in the case of peak heat\nwave events."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Explain any difference between measure\nand predicted EUI."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The design\nteam is still in the process of collecting comprehensive electricity and gas\nusage for the building in order to compare the modeled pEUI to the measured\nEUI. Anecdotally, the design team has heard that COVID has affected the\nexpected energy use in units and common areas, since the spaces are more\nfrequently occupied with residents remaining at home during working hours."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your enclosure (wall,\nroof, and window) specification for optimizing climatic performance (U-value,\nSHGC, VT, shading, dynamic, etc.) "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Window U\nvalues = 0.33 for fixed windows; 0.45 for casement; SHGC ranged from 0.20 to\n0.28 depending on the orientation; the glazing was rated for reduced exterior\nnoise transmission; all south-facing residential windows include permanent\ncustom exterior shades; metal framed areas included continuous exterior rigid\ninsulation (R-5); R-19 wall cavity batt insulation; combined roof insulation\nequivalent to R-51; all unconditioned interior spaces (e.g., garage, utility\nrooms) were insulated from adjacent conditioned spaces."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the primary strategy\nfor reducing operational carbon (scope 1: direct emissions; scope 2; indirect\nemissions). "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Operational\ncarbon was considered holistically; Scope 1 emissions were limited by\noffsetting on-site natural gas combustion for water heating with solar thermal\npanels; Scope 2 emissions were also considered and limited by producing\nrenewable electricity on-site as a means to offset the reliance on the\nincreasingly strained electrical grid."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What tool was used to model\nenergy?"],[0,[],0," \nOther:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If you checked \u0027other\u0027 in the\nprevious question, please explain here: "],[0,[],0,"\nEnergyPro \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Predicted gross Energy Usage\nIntensity (pEUI)\u202fin kBTU\/sf\/yr (including all site energy uses,\nexclusive of on-site generations and purchased credits or offsets):"],[0,[],0," \n23.6"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was ASHRAE Standard 90.1 used to\ndetermine pEUI?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, what version was used?\n"],[0,[],0," \n2019"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Measured gross Energy Use Intensity (mEUI) in kBTU\/sf\/yr (include all site energy uses) "],[0,[],0,"32"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Note if COVID-19 altered occupancy during\nthe measured year "],[0,[],0,"Yes \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is energy generated on-site? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, what was the net Energy\nUse Intensity (nEUI) achieved in kBTU\/sf\/yr (include all on-site energy\ngeneration but exclude purchased credits or offsets)?"],[0,[],0," \n27"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were renewable energy credits\nor offsets purchased for this project?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Operational carbon: "],[0,[],0,"3.97\n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please\nexplain if a mandatory metrics is unavailable or a metric requires additional\ninterpretive information."],[0,[],0,"\nMeasured EUI is still in the process of getting\ncollected. The measured gross and net values in this report are estimates based\non information collected so far."]]]]},"title":"Energy"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649967489\/d6wxtyt1oqn7j9p3bckp.jpg","id":"6495734"}],"caption":"Photos of the interior and exterior of Edwin M. Lee\u0027s Apartments alongside floorplans that display daylight quality and efficacy for different window locations and unit configurations. \u00a9Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, 2020."}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"],["sub"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Positioned\nalong a busy arterial urban corridor, the Edwin M. Lee Apartments\u2019 design\nincorporates biophilic design strategies that enhance senses of comfort, calm,\nand healing at the building interior and courtyard. The building\u2019s form\nleverages generous access to daylight. The central community room is daylit on\nboth sides of the space, with skylights above passages to the courtyard. Upper\ncorridors have glazing for views and daylight at the ends of the hallways, and\nglazed bridges allow for views to the courtyard. Unit interiors have tall\nwindows that enhance a feeling of openness. \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"One hundred\npercent of the building\u2019s fresh-air ventilation is filtered at the roof,\nallowing for safe interior air quality during wildfires. Thermal comfort was\naddressed with unit-level controls for ventilation and heating, and common\nspaces have ceiling fans and air conditioning to address peak heat waves. Access to open space in the community\ncourtyard and community room has played a valuable role during COVID-19. The\nwest-facing community room fa\u00e7ade has generous sliding doors that can be opened\nup to the courtyard beyond. Residents have been able to take advantage of this\nopen space as they receive meals from the warming kitchen and participate in\nsmall group counseling sessions."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your major strategy\nfor improving indoor air quality."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"All\nventilation in the building is 100% MERV-13 filtered fresh air."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your major strategy\nfor improving indoor acoustical. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Most\nacoustical energy is generated at the building exterior, as the building is on\nan active transit artery with buses, light rail, and foot traffic; all windows\nand storefront were OITC-rated to prevent exterior noise transmission."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your major strategy\nfor encouraging occupant movement. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The courtyard\nallows for a variety of choices for movement\u2014from playful informal steps made\nof natural materials to extra-wide gently sloping ramps\u2014to allow for residents\nto enjoy and explore the many different areas of the shared garden."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your major strategy\nfor providing healthy foods. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The community kitchen\u2019s free meals are\nnutritious, do not rely on processed foods, and take advantage of donated food\nand produce from different community partners, which reduces food waste; a\ncommunity garden integrated into the courtyard design will also provide\nparticipating residents with fresh local produce."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Do greater than 90% of occupied\nspaces have a direct view to the outdoors?"],[0,[],1,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nYes\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was daylight modeled to inform design\ndecisions? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so, summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Yes. Shoebox\ndaylight modeling of the dwelling units was used to fine tune window placement\nand location. The community room was designed to have even daylight from both\nthe east and west."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How easily can occupants\ncontrol their own thermal comfort and lighting? (workplaces). "],[0,[],0,"All units have full control of electric lighting,\ndaylighting (blinds), and thermal comfort (operable windows and thermostat). \n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How many occupants per thermal zone or\nthermostat?"],[0,[],0,"\n2"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of occupants who can control\ntheir own light levels. "],[0,[],0,"100%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of\noccupants who have access to operable windows. "],[0,[],0,"100%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Was\na \u201cchemicals of concern\u201d list used to inform material selection?"],[0,[],1,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, please explain one\nsentence. "],[0,[],0,"The team\nreferenced the Living Building Challenge Red List, and in particular the ILFI\nAffordable Housing resources related to material selection.\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"HPD:\nWere Health Product Declarations (HPDs) collected?\u202f \n"],[0,[],0,"No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If no, describe alternative strategies for healthy material\nselection. "],[0,[],0,"The team\nreferenced the Living Building Challenge Red List, and in particular the ILFI\nAffordable Housing resources related to material selection."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"What level of air filters are\ninstalled?"],[0,[],1,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nMERV 12-14 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is air quality monitored on an ongoing basis?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If the project is in a humid\nclimate, is standalone dehumidification installed?"],[0,[],0," \nn\/a"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"What is the design maximum CO"],[0,[2],1,"2"],[0,[],1,"\nin PPM?"],[0,[],0," \n0"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please explain if a mandatory\nis unavailable or a metric requires additional interpretive information. "],[0,[],0,"Design CO"],[0,[2],1,"2"],[0,[],0,"\nmeasurement: Design was based on air changes\/CFM "]]]]},"title":"Well-being"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649967616\/p7aaghryc2wrt9z69oot.jpg","id":"6495737"}],"caption":"Photos of the interior and exterior of Edwin M. Lee Apartments that showcase certain materials that have been repurposing of materials. \u00a9Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, 2020."}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"],["sub"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Edwin M. Lee\nApartments exemplifies a design that optimizes \u201cusing the most with the least.\u201d\nMuch of the concrete structure at the first floor (slabs, shear walls, and\ncolumns) were left exposed, reducing finish material demand, improving\ndurability, and promoting a legibility of the building\u2019s structural\norganization. The concrete\u2019s cement replacement was 70% using a combination of\nslag and fly ash, reducing the carbon impact considerably. The wood-framed\nwalls were prefabricated off-site, saving raw resources and expediting the\nconstruction process. The integrally colored fiber cement panel rainscreen\nfa\u00e7ade was selected for durability and reduced ongoing maintenance\nrequirements. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The building\nis located on a post-industrial rail yard site, which was previously tidal\nmarshland. All structure and infrastructure in the new Mission Bay neighborhood\nis new, replacing former train yards. However, during construction, a number of\nelements were discovered on-site which were used in the design: Existing\ncobblestones were used at the base of stormwater drains, and found historic\ngranite curbs were integrated as informal steps in the landscaped courtyard.\nAdditionally, reclaimed timber was used for seating in the lobby and the\ncourtyard."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Describe the project team\u2019s\nmaterial selection criteria."],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\u2019s\nmaterials\u2014ranging from structural to thermal enclosure to finishes\u2014were\nconsidered for their carbon impact, durability, health criteria, and\ncontribution towards the design concepts. Structurally, concrete was used at\nthe first floor level as a strong and resilient solution which also allowed\ngenerous floor-to-floor height; the wood-framed structure at level two and\nabove was chosen for first cost, ease of construction, and carbon impact. The\nthermal enclosure used batt insulation and mineral wool rigid insulation at the\nexterior of metal framing; spray insulation was used minimally, limited to\nundersides of certain exposed concrete slabs. Finishes at the interior and\nexterior were chosen to meet the project\u2019s biophilic design agenda, using\nnatural materials when possible, or choosing finishes with colors or patterns\nthat enhanced a visual connection with nature (e.g., natural wood acoustic wall\ntreatments in the upper corridors, and blue gradient fa\u00e7ade that was inspired by the dynamic\ncolors of the sky)."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was embodied carbon modeled? \n"],[0,[],0,"No \n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is biogenic carbon considered?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Are renewable energy sources\nbeing considered?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What was the LCA system\nboundary?"],[0,[],0," Product (A1-A3)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What is the LCA scope? (Check\nall that apply)"],[0,[],0," \nBuilding Envelope \n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What is the total predicted\nembodied carbon in kg CO2E?"],[0,[],0," \n2956 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Which of the following\nenvironmental product declarations did you collect? "],[0,[],0,"\nOther"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If you checked \u0027other\u0027, please\nexplain here:"],[0,[],0," \nDeclare labels; Other (ILFI Living Product\nChallenge Certification)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of project floor area, if any,\nthat was adapted from existing buildings: "],[0,[],0,"0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was construction waste\nconsidered and tracked on this project?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"90% of\nconstruction waste was diverted from the landfill."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Was material reuse considered\nand tracked on this project?"],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0,"\nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Reclaimed\nlumber was used in landscape seating; cobbles and granite curbs found on-site\nwere excavated and re-integrated into the landscape design."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was recycled content considered\nand tracked on this project? "],[0,[],0,"\nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Did you track the percentage of\nproject materials extracted and manufactured regionally? \n"],[0,[],0,"No"],[0,[0],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is the majority of wood used in\nthis project certified by FSC? "],[0,[],0,"No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please explain if a mandatory\nmetric is unavailable or a metric requires additional interpretive information.\n"],[0,[],0,"Design CO"],[0,[2],1,"2"],[0,[],0,"\nmeasurement: Design was based on air changes\/CFM"]]]]},"title":"Resources"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\u2019s\nprimary resilience risks relate to subsidence, earthquakes, and responding to\npeak climate events in the future. To respond to these risks, the building\ndesign utilized the following strategies: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Subsidence:\nMission Bay is constructed on bay fill, over what once was tidal marshland. The\nfill slowly settles over time, sometimes several inches over the course of the\nyear. While buildings are pile-supported, the sidewalks and roads are not,\nwhich makes accessibility an issue over time. Entrances were maintained as\naccessible, as described in the \u201cMeasure 9 Design Intent\u201d narrative. "]],[[0,[],0,"Earthquakes:\nThe building design was designed with a seismic importance factor of I and risk\ncategory II. The building massing and details allow for seismic movement in the\nevent of an earthquake. "]],[[0,[],0,"Peak climate\nevents: Passive strategies reduce loads in residential areas, and common areas\nare capable of serving as cooling centers in the event of a peak heat event. In\nthe event of poor outdoor quality\u2014e.g., wildfire smoke\u2014indoor air quality is\nmaintained via 100% filtered fresh air and robust air-sealing details.\n\n"]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How does the project respond to\nthe local hazards identified? "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Responses are\nfound in the narrative above. The subsidence issue was addressed at each\nbuilding threshold by incorporating a \u201chinge slab,\u201d which will act as a\ndock-like ramp as the sidewalk subsides with the bay settlement. The goal of\nthe hinge slabs is to avoid a step or obstacle for residents who may have\nmobility impairments, and instead allow a gracious ramped entry in the event\nthat the sidewalk elevations drop."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was research conducted on the\nmost likely local hazards?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Research was conducted on these potential local hazards"],[0,[],0,": "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Earthquakes"]],[[0,[],0,"Drought"]],[[0,[],0,"Extreme temperatures"]],[[0,[],0,"Flooding, Epidemic"]],[[0,[],0,"Social unrest"]],[[0,[],0,"Utility disruption \n\n"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Can the Project maintain\nfunction without utility power?"],[0,[],0," \nNot habitable without power"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What type of backup power did\nyou have?"],[0,[],0," \nRenewable\/battery \n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What percentage of project\npower needs are met by on-site power generation?"],[0,[],0," \nSolar thermal: 70%. PV: 18% of common loads.\nBased on pEUI."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Can the building be used as a\nsafe harbor to support a community during a crisis? \n"],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How many hours can the building\nfunction through passive survivability?"],[0,[],0," \n4"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Explain your calculations. "],[0,[],0,"Four to eight hours,\ndepending on the extremity of conditions outside the building."]]]]},"title":"Change"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Edwin M. Lee\nApartments achieved final completion in the summer of 2020 at the start of the\npandemic, and there are plans currently underway to track performance and\nunderstand resident satisfaction post-occupancy. As of this writing, a\npost-occupancy survey has been distributed to residents (via online\/QR code on\nfliers and hard-copy paper surveys to be returned anonymously to the building\nmanagement). Results will be compiled and analyzed in coming weeks. The design\nteam is collecting common area utility bills and photovoltaic energy production\ndata. Water use is metered for \u201cpurple pipe\u201d fixture use (toilets and\nirrigation) and regular domestic water use. As COVID subsides, additional\nfeedback will be sought and research efforts made to understand the qualitative\nimpact of the community kitchen and other amenity spaces, to provide guidance\nfor other future projects. During construction, multiple mockups were designed\nand produced to evaluate durability, detailing, construction sequencing, and\nperformance issues. The final assemblies were refined as a direct outcome of\nthese mockup efforts. A recent research study from the National Academy of\nSciences has identified the Mission Bay neighborhood as having one of the\nlowest residential greenhouse gas emissions per person in the country."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were integrated design\nprocesses engaged early in the project for establishing project performance\ngoals and strategies?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, describe the process\nand outcomes. "],[0,[],0,"The project\nsystems were chosen for durability and compatibility with multifamily housing\ntypology. The clients, design team, and engineers reviewed options for\nlow-carbon and reliable\/durable systems. In addition, the solar energy\ngeneration systems (solar thermal and PV) were carefully designed and integrated."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What level of commissioning was\nundertaken on this project?"],[0,[],0," \nBasic commissioning (system designer)\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Has a post-occupancy\nevaluation, including surveys of occupant comfort, been performed?"],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0,"\nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Which of the following\npost-occupancy steps were taken?"],[0,[],0," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"contacted the owner\/occupant to see how things\nare going"]],[[0,[],0,"obtained utility bill to determine actual performance"]],[[0,[],0,"surveyed building\noccupants on satisfaction"]],[[0,[],0,"performed post-occupancy energy analysis"]],[[0,[],0,"developed and shared\nstrategies to improve the building\u0027s performance,"]],[[0,[],0,"taught occupants and operators\nhow to improve building performance"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Which of the following building\nperformance transparency steps were taken?"],[0,[],0," \n"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the project to the office"]],[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the project to the profession "]],[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the\nproject to the public"]],[[0,[],0,"presented outcomes and lessons learned to the office"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were lessons learned through\npost-occupancy used to improve subsequent projects?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please list an example. "],[0,[],0,"The use of\nmore advanced energy models beyond minimum code compliance models is essential\nto determining a realistic pEUI."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Did the project engage in a\nprofessional peer review of drawings or specifications during design?"],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0,"\nYes\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Did the project engage in\npost-occupancy performance testing (blower door test, thermal imaging, etc.)?"],[0,[],0," \nYes "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, describe the process\nand outcomes. "],[0,[],0,"In the winter\nmonths, thermal imaging photos were taken of the building exterior to determine\nthermal bridging areas."]]]]},"title":"Discovery"}]