Urban Community

Keeler Court

Keeler Court includes two 4-story buildings connected with exterior bridges. The design assist the minimization of solar heat gain to the units, allows views, and promotes natural ventilation. The design is registered for Green Point Certification. The exterior focused on connecting residents to the natural environment (a request repeated during user group interviews and community outreach meetings). A native plant pallet was established on site with areas for various programming including nature play, shaded gathering areas, semi-private seating areas, dark sky rated security lighting, a community garden, and dog relief area. Stormwater is collected in large cisterns beneath the exposed parking areas and treated on site through bioretention and algae filters.

Location: San Diego, CA

Year: 2021

Collaboration with BNIM