News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 23, 2022
LGP and Spiritos to develop 70-unit project - designed by BKSK Architects
Northampton, MA Live Give Play (LGP), the lifestyle-focused real estate developer, and Spiritos Properties have plans for 79 King St., its first rental building for adults 55 and older. Located in the town’s downtown, the site sits on a walk/bike path and close to Smith College.
With this 70-unit project, LGP and Spiritos stand ready to transform how Baby Boomers live by supporting healthy lifestyles (Live), community service (Give,) and cultural engagement (Play) in environmentally progressive buildings.
The innovative, 70-unit multifamily building is designed with mass timber and Passive House details.
The building will feature exposed wood, high ceilings, and healthy amenities that differentiate the new residences.
Detailed views of the five-story, 110,000 s/f building with a mass-timber structure have also been released with plans to open in late 2024. Designed by BKSK Architects, the new building will define quality, sustainability, and attainability by employing a mass-timber structure, Passive House standards, all-electrical systems and equipment, and rooftop solar panels – all available at market rental rates.
The living concept and design of 79 King St. reflect recent national surveys on 55-plus preferences as well as proprietary LGP data.
With a focus on “encouraging community involvement and a sense of purpose,” the highly sustainable development also offers a rental model eliminating property taxes and home maintenance expenses as it reduces transportation and energy costs, too.
MORE FROM Construction Design & Engineering
Construction Design & Engineering
Weston & Sampson earns award from ACEC for Arlington DPW job
Arlington, MA Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 58th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA). The award comes for leading the renovation of the Arlington Department of Public Works (DPW) facility.
Quick Hits
.png)
Columns and Thought Leadership
State legislature ends session without passing PLA bill - by Joe Camilo
Massachusetts taxpayers dodged a bullet when the state Senate didn’t take up legislation passed by the House in the waning moments of the legislative session that would have made it easier for municipalities and state agencies to use union-only project labor agreements (PLAs) on construction projects.
Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?
New England’s notorious weather – from fierce winter storms to summer squalls and fall hurricanes – can leave businesses in the dark. While power outages are often blamed on storms, they can also be caused by unforeseen events like accidents or construction mishaps. While it’s impossible to prevent disasters and power outages entirely, proactive preparation can significantly minimize their impact on your commercial building.
The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder
When it comes to corporate interior spaces for both commercial and industrial projects, partnering with a design-build firm with in-house interior design services can offer clients many benefits. Unlike traditional delivery methods where interior designers operate independently from the design and construction teams, often creating a longer project timeline as cost negotiations and revisions ensue
Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?
The answer is “Yes!” While January marks the official new year, many businesses view September as a fresh start. This makes summer an ideal time for commercial property owners to schedule long-term electrical maintenance projects.
