Colorado Court

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Colorado Court application
Colorado Court case study
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2003 Rudy Bruner Award cycle
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Title
Colorado Court
Description
2003 Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence - Silver Medal

Colorado Court is a cost-effective affordable housing project in downtown Santa Monica, California, featuring sustainable energy systems and high-quality design. The complex, built on an infill site in a densely populated section of downtown includes 44 well-appointed single-room occupancy (SRO) units. Its design incorporates state-of-the-art sustainable energy systems, including photovoltaic solar panels, a series of passive solar features from siting to ventilation systems, and a micro-turbine that supplements solar panel energy generation.

An unusual collaboration between architect, developer, and municipality, this joint effort is one of the few affordable housing projects in the country to effectively combine sustainable energy systems with affordable housing and quality architectural design. The project achieved LEED Gold certification and 100% energy independence without sacrificing resident amenities, which include a community room, outdoor courtyards, and covered parking.
Coverage
Santa Monica, CA
Date
2002
Subject
sustainability
low-income housing
single-room occupancy
community development
Contributor
City of Santa Monica Housing Redevelopment Division
Contributor
en Public Agency
City of Santa Monica Environmental and Public Works Division
Contributor
en Public Agency
City of Santa Monica Environmental Programs Division
Contributor
en Public Agency
Pugh Scarpa Kodama
Contributor
en Architect
Community Corporation of Santa Monica
Contributor
en Developer
Guccione & Associates
Contributor
en Professional Consultant
Helios International
Contributor
en Professional Consultant
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