Pavilion Construction Press Release 03.22.11 – For immediate release
In 2009, The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura, CA received a $1.8 million grant from HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development). The purpose of the Federal Entitlement Grant is to promote more energy efficient features and to rehabilitate and modernize substandard housing.
The Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura takes pride in developing sites that are well maintained. They are confident that the Santa Clara Apartments, (a renovation project financed by the conservation grant), will be a shining example of improved housing that will incorporate energy efficient features.
In July 2010, the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura graduated ten residents from a six-month long green training program. The hands-on knowledge and training the “green force graduates” received provided the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura with the necessary tools for a more complete understanding of green technologies that are available for residential applications.
Development Associate at the Housing Authority, Emily Raub said, “We look forward to the completion of this project and appreciate Pavilion’s efforts to work with our green force graduates.” Pavilion Construction is doing its absolute best to ensure that the needs of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura are met.
Pavilion Construction is consistent, yet versatile in the services it offers. Its resume in “green” projects is continuing to grow. Over the past three years Pavilion has completed fourteen projects that have incorporated sustainable, green features. It is Pavilion’s constant objective to make certain that the goals between design team, owner, and field operations exceed expectations.
Santa Clara Apartment Features
One distinct improvement to the apartment building is the reconfiguration of the heating system. It will be converted from a forced air system to a hydronic boiler system. This system is more efficient than forced air heating. Heat is radiated into the living space rather than blown into it, cutting down heat loss through cracks around doors and windows. The apartments will also receive new windows, entry doors, appliances, and plumbing and lighting fixtures that will all meet energy efficient requirements.
For more information related to this story contact:
Kevin Abbott, kabbott@pavilionconstruction.com
Pavilion Construction
6720 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 310
Portland, Oregon 97219
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