Rendering courtesy of Holst
Julia West Apartments
Portland, OR
Business Type
Affordable housing units
Size
50,000 square feet
Architect
Holst Architecture
Owner
Community Development Partners
Project Categories
All-Electric
The Julia West Apartments provide safe, sustainable, and affordable housing for Portland’s low-income seniors.
Located in downtown Portland, the 12-story Julia West Apartments will be Oregon’s tallest affordable housing project built with cross-laminated timber (CLT). With 90 units, the building will support vulnerable seniors with secure housing and essential community resources, including shared kitchens, laundry facilities, and gathering spaces that foster connection and care.
Built on a compact urban infill site, the Julia West Apartments exemplify how collaboration and innovative design thinking can advance equity, resilience, and environmental performance in affordable housing.
Special Features
The 100% outside air ventilation system ensures that there is no mixing of air from the building that will be redistributed. This supports occupant health by offering clean outside air for residents.
Each unit has an individual temperature control provided by a VRF system. This is not only cost-effective for owners but provides vital cooling and heating control to address issues with high temperatures in affordable housing projects.
The plumbing design further enhances resident well-being—reducing water waste and minimizing risks of waterborne pathogens through innovative small-diameter piping and high-efficiency fixtures.
Prioritizing resident health and comfort
Julia West Apartments integrates advanced all-electric systems that prioritize resident health and comfort—delivering clean, filtered air, individual temperature control, and safe, efficient plumbing to create a resilient and sustainable affordable housing community.
