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To read some comments from our past clients, click here.

 

 

 

A comprehensive site analysis is the first step, looking at physical social and ecological factors.


Our process begins with client meetings and the students developing sketch plans based on that information.




A meeting with the community presents ideas and gets feedback from the local community, Phoenix city planners and local government.







After several meetings with the client and community a final design is developed and presented to the board of the Desert Mission Neighborhood Renewal.

 

THE MISSION LANE PROJECT:

This project is now moving into the design development and construction documents phase. A graduate of the Ecosa Institute is the project manager for this exciting undertaking.

To read the Ecosa Institute Student Brief, click here.

NEW! To see a video of the Mission Lane Project on the 12news, click here. To read accompanying story, click here.

Sun shade studies videos:
Summer Solstice


Winter Solstice

 

Mission Lane Sustainability Features

Land use:
  Higher density multi-story structures for maximized green area
  Connection to canal path maintained
  Location is walking distance to necessary services
  Reduced paving and added planting to shade hardscape

Reduced energy consumption by approximately 50% through the following strategies:
  High insulation envelope
  Proper orientation for sun control
  Full summer shading strategy
  Planting for shade
  Passive natural ventilation through stairwell
  Winter passive heating
  High efficiency appliances
  Smaller and higher efficiency HVAC equipment
  Reduced lighting load

Indoor Air Quality Strategy:
  Non- or low-toxic materials throughout
  Proper indoor air ventilation

Water Strategies:
  Grey water reuse on landscape
  Roof water harvesting for landscape use
  Permaculture native planting landscape
  Low flow fixtures

Materials Strategies:
  Recycled content or renewable resources used in most materials
  Building structure designed for disassembly and recycling
  Material efficient walls
  Recycled content insulation
  Local sourced materials where possible
  Low maintenance materials and design
  No rainforest products
  Replace high CO2 materials with alternate materials

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating for housing—pilot project