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The
Steelhead Townhouses project is a high-density, infill student
housing project located near the University of Oregon. Since
the site constraints for this project accommodated only one
building tucked into a deep, narrow lot, units are arranged
on one side of a community courtyard. Each unit has a semi-private
outdoor space located along the courtyard and directly in
front of the unit’s entrance. This outdoor area has
a low garden wall for seating, which is designed to encourage
social interaction among the tenants.
A sister project to the Coho Townhouses, the Steelhead Townhouses
incorporate all of the sustainable design features of the
Coho Townhouses. At the Steelhead Townhouses, material choices
were made to emphasize sustainability, low-maintenance costs,
and durability. Low-maintenance corrugated metal, stucco and
cement fiber board siding are used on the exterior of the
building. Durable granite countertops can be found inside.
Solar panels are located on the south-facing roof. All of
the stormwater run-off is treated on-site, reducing the load
on the municipal systems. To encourage the reduced reliance
on automobile transportation, extensive covered, lockable
bicycle parking is provided in addition to the limited car
parking provided on-site.
Both end units at the Steelhead Townhouses feature balconies
that not only bring natural light and ventilation into the
units, but also allow the residents to have a greater amount
of interaction with the environment. Skylights in the stairs
and the large windows in the angled bays along the façades
allow the units to be flooded with natural light, reducing
the need for artificial lighting during the day.
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