Modern on M
Washington, DC
A LEED Silver infill development located on DC’s Southwest Waterfront
Project Overview
Comprised of two multifamily buildings constructed on surface parking lots of existing I.M. Pei-designed multifamily buildings, the project adds 256 dwelling units that compliment the existing historic buildings. Residents have easy access to multiple lines of public transportation and can walk to many local resources.
The building’s design encourages social activities with an outdoor pool, dog park, and on-site resident wine bar and terrace. Modern on M also provides ample bicycle storage for residents who want to bike to work or explore the Potomac shoreline.
Building Details
- North building: 118,257 GSF
- South building: 112,657 GSF
Project Team
- Developer: Mill Creek Residential (MCR)
- Owner: John Hancock Life Insurance U.S.A
- Architect: SK+I Architecture
Services Provided
- Certification Support & Verification for LEED NC 2009 Silver
- Energy Modeling
Certifications
LEED
Sustainability Features
- Energy efficient envelope comprised of robust thermal insulation
- High albedo roofing that reflects solar rays, keeping the building envelope cool while reducing the heat island effect
- Energy efficient HVAC system
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures
- LED lighting
- ENERGY STAR® appliances
- The project utilized the LEED Campus program that allows for multiple buildings to achieve LEED certifications while sharing certain credits, reducing documentation burden.