SK+I Architecture
Morse Street
Interface Engineering provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineering, fire/life safety and sustainable design services for the new mixed-use residential building.
Washington, DC
Client: SK+I Architecture
Building Size: 331,712
Project Cost: undisclosed
Certifications: LEED Gold
The 237,000 square foot residential building was designed atop 20,290-sf of retail and has nine floors of living space comprising 270 residential units.
The development includes below-grade parking for up to 245 cars, along with 2,000 square feet of makerspace, and a 6,000-sf penthouse level with amenity space. The project also incorporated the historic Little Tavern, currently a Subway restaurant, on the site.
Sustainability features included:
- a PV Array on the roof
- VRF Mechanical system with energy recovery for heating and cooling.
- Dedicated Outdoor Air Unit with Total Energy Recover Wheel for building ventilation.
- LED lighting throughout with daylighting and occupancy/vacancy controls for all public areas.
- Stormwater management through combination of green roof and bioretention systems.