Item 6: MUPTE on Pearl on Campus

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ATTACHMENT F Examples of Sustainability and Public Benefit Features Sustainability features: •The project is within walking or biking distance of a wide range of shopping opportunities and other services and is ideally located for foot or bike commuting to the U of O, PeaceHealth, Northwest Christian College and the proposed OHSU medical training center. The project will include: •High efficiency, low emissivity coated windows in vinyl frames which provide for minimum heat transfer and which require no recurrent painting; •Traditional attic roof construction for gravity ventilation of heat build-up and traditional extended roof eaves for shade; •Glazing area designed to provide excellent day lighting, south and west windows for solar insulation in winter months, and highly efficient insulation and weatherization; •Time clock and occupancy sensors in the parking area to provide efficient fluorescent light, photocell exterior lights at common areas, and metered utilities for each unit; •The majority of the parking is located under living units to reduce the “heat island” effect of exposed asphalt and the need to cool overheated car interiors; •Construction waste will be kept to minimum and recycled, and the project includes a convenient tenant recycling area; •Builder will use materials produced in local area whenever practical and work with local subcontractors and suppliers when possible; •Architectural interest and contextual compatibility in building design. Larger interior yard set backs maintained; •Cabinets, doors, and trim are pre-finished offsite, and the project includes more operable window area than required by Code to enhance indoor air quality. The units will include exhaust fans with timers to reduce moisture problems; •Washers and dryers included in units reduce travel to laundromats; •Individual thermostatic control of heat in each room; and •Landscaping with plants selected for low water usage, ease of maintenance and aesthetic considerations, including many native plants, on all sides of building; trees will be planted in available spaces and street trees will be planted if possible. Responsiveness to adjacent historic structures: There are no adjacent historic structures. However, the form of the proposed building to be constructed will honor the forms of residential structures. Use of higher quality materials that contribute to longevity: The project will use high quality 40-year plus rated roof shingles, Hardi brand cementitious exterior siding, vinyl windows, and will include a concrete parking area. A 100-year or longer life is anticipated for the building. Prominent entry facing the public street: All the units have individual entrances, located at grade level, with six of the eight front doors