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The Ramona
Portland, OR
Business Type
New residential building featuring educational and daycare facilities
Size
230,000 square feet
Architect
Ankrom Moisan Associated Architects
Owner
Turtle Island Development
Progress Report
Achieved 20-35% energy efficiency
Certifications
- Architecture 2030
- LEED Gold
This ultra-low energy residential building is operating at an EUI of 22 and was constructed for approximately $127 per gross square foot.
Special Features
- Energy Use Index (EUI) rating of 18.7kbtu/sf/yr with renewable energy (EUI of 21.5 kbtu/sf/yr without renewable energy)
- 30kW solar photovoltaic array
- High-performance glazing
- 538,000 BTU/yr solar domestic water heating
- Efficient lighting and daylighting with occupancy sensor controls
- Efficient condensing water heaters
- Heat-recovery-dedicated outdoor air systems