BKM provided mechanical and plumbing design services for this project which was designed as part of the East Baltimore Development Initiative, this 20-story high-rise graduate student housing facility was programmed with one, two, and four-bedroom apartments, adjacent structured parking, fitness center, and central plant. This project was designed according to LEED-NC v3.0 – Silver Rating.
Facing the newly redeveloped neighborhood’s central green, the building was located within walking distance of both the new biotech research facilities and Johns Hopkins Hospital, and provided housing for the medical and nursing schools. The sustainable features on this project included a green roof, low cut-off site and building lighting fixtures, low flow plumbing fixtures, and a high efficient HVAC system.