Sally Painter
Taylor 28
Located just blocks from the Space Needle is Taylor 28, the first residential and mixed-use development in the area with a focus on green living by implementing green features including a rainwater harvesting system, dual flush toilets, and water reducing fixtures.
Seattle, Washington
Client: Mithun
Building Size: 160,000 sf
Project Cost: $40 million
Certifications: LEED Silver
Sustainably designed elements reduce water use 31 percent and save 1.1 million gallons per year compared to a standard mixed-use building. Additional strategies included energy efficient mechanical systems, occupancy censors in common areas, daylighting throughout the building, and using rainwater for retail area toilets. Interface also provided fundamental commissioning, which verified that the facility and its systems meet the owner’s project requirements.