• Photo courtesy of Sally Painter Photography.

The Ramona

Portland, OR

Business Type

New residential building featuring educational and daycare facilities

Size

230,000 square feet

This ultra-low energy residential building is operating at an EUI of 22 and was constructed for approximately $127 per gross square foot.

Architect

Ankrom Moisan Associated Architects

Owner

Turtle Island Development

LEED Gold

35

Percent better energy efficiency

than code requirements

Sustainability

Certifications

  • LEED Gold

Progress Report

Achieved 20-35% energy efficiency

Special features

  • Energy Use Index (EUI) rating of 18.7kbtu/sf/yr with renewable energy (EUI of 21.5 kbtu/sf/yr without renewable energy)
  • 30kW solar photovoltaic array
  • High-performance glazing
  • 538,000 BTU/yr solar domestic water heating
  • Efficient lighting and daylighting with occupancy sensor controls
  • Efficient condensing water heaters
  • Heat-recovery-dedicated outdoor air systems