SEAOCC 2016 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards

16 POWERHOUSE - THE GATEWAY AT FREMONT PARKSACRAMENTO, CA

Structural Engineer: Buehler & Buehler Structural Engineers, Inc. Architect: LPAS Architecture + Design Contractor: Tricorp/Hearn Construction, Inc. Owner: D&S Development

Project Highlights• Post-tensioned concrete podium

with fi ve stories of light framed wood above. The 5th story of wood includes a mezzanine level, creating loft spaces in the premium units.

• 85’ wood shear wall structure• 85,000 square feet• $16.5 million (Estimated

Construction Cost)• 50 market-rate one and two

bedroom units• 50 parking spaces via an innovative

stackable parking system• Resident courtyard with BBQ, bike

storage, fi repit, dog washing area• Four local businesses occupy the

retail space on the ground level, including Insight Coffee Roasters, Sun & Soil Juice Company, Orchid Thai Restaurant and Bar, and Magpie Cafe

Sustainable Features• NetZero energy use• LEED Platinum• Photovoltaic thermal solar system

resulting in 75% reduction in residential water heating energy use

• Exposed heavy timber stairs in the exit corridors

• Storm and gray water collection systems

• Superior building envelope (R38 roof insulation and R21 wall insulation

Photo by Nicholas Wray

Photo by Nicholas Wray