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8 NW 8th

Portland, Oregon

Rendering Courtesy of SERA Architects

PROJECT INFO

  • Building Type: Short and long term affordable housing and health care clinic
  • Architect: SERA Architects
  • Owner: Portland Development Commission
  • Size: 80,000 square feet
  • Cost: $17 million construction cost

Special Features

  • One of the most “green” affordable housing projects in Portland
  • Full heat recovery on the entire buildings ventilation system
  • High efficiency lighting
  • Low flow plumbing

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ELEMENTS

Achieved:

Energy efficiency 20% better than code

Potable water efficiency 30% better than code


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