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Saving Money byGoing Platinum
Kip Richardson
Ankrom Moisan Architects
March 13, 2008
 
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Senior housing based ona hospitality model
Mirabella
Portland, Oregon
Mirabella is a $130 million, 31 story CCRC (continuing care retirement community)being developed in Portland’s South Waterfront by Pacific Retirement Services(PRS) and designed by Ankrom Moisan Architects. The project was designedcollaboratively by architects and interior designers from both our senior housing andhospitality teams, so the project is relevant to the hospitalityindustry. The large,welcoming lobby includes a fine dining restaurant and the building includes anumber of hospitality amenities, such as a pool, spa, movie theater and ground floorretail.
 
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ProjectGoals
LEED Certification Required by City
Initial Target LEED Silver
Design Goals:
 –“Fit”with surrounding buildings –Energy management –Sustainable site and building materials
The project was required by the city of Portland to achieve a minimum of LEEDCertification and the design team originally targeted LEED Silver. Project goalsincluded a detailed look at energy systems to achieve as much energy efficiency aspossible.

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