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University of Washington West Campus Residence Halls

Seattle, Washington

Rendering courtesy of Mahlum Architects

PROJECT INFO

  • Building Type: Four university housing buildings with common areas, and parking
  • Architect: Mahlum Architects
  • Owner: University of Washington
  • Size: 580,400 square feet
  • Cost: $103 million construction cost

Special Features

  • Natural ventilation
  • Heat recovery
  • Solar hot water (alternate)
  • High performance envelope: very low infiltration, R-5 Glazing
  • Daylight dimming
  • Efficient lighting design
  • Occupancy sensors
  • High efficiency condensing domestic hot water heaters

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ELEMENTS

Pursuing:

LEED Gold

Architecture 2030

Energy efficiency 36% better than code

Potable water efficiency 40% better than code


PAE ROLE

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Energy Modeling

Architectural Lighting Design
(via Luma Division)