New photos from the Riverwalk site show the project taking shape.
Riverwalk is a compact "pocket neighborhood" of 13 cottages, featuring 10 newly constructed homes and 3 historic rehabilitations in Concord, MA. This community of Net Zero possible homes was carefully designed by DPA with systems that will enable energy-conscious residents to have all of their daily energy needs met by renewable, on-site solar collection.
Half of this unique 3.7 acre site will be preserved open space with community gardens, shared green space, a community pavilion and access to the nearby river and nature trails.
DPA-designed Sandywoods Farm is the first community in RI to win a fruit tree orchard from the Communities Take Root program offered by Edy's Fruit Bar's. The program, now in its second year plants fresh fruit orchards in communities across the United States. Sandywoods Farm is one of 20 organizations nationwide that will receive an orchard this year. Selection was based on receiving the most number of online votes from supporters.
Riverwalk had been named "Plan of the Month" by New Urban News.
Concord Riverwalk is a compact "pocket neighborhood" of 13 cottages, featuring ten newly constructed homes and three historic rehabilitations. This community of Net Zero possible homes has been carefully designed with details and systems that will enable energy-conscious residents to have all of their daily energy needs met by renewable, on-site solar collection. While the project exceeds the requirements of most "green" rating systems, this technical sophistication is seemlessly combined with traditional building forms in a way that is entirely sympathetic with the surrounding community.
Christina Carlson has received the 2011 ACE RI "Mentor of the Year" award. Christina has served as an ACE RI mentor for three years and was elected by student participants for her outstanding dedication and commitment to the program. ACE is a national oranization that offers professional mentorship to high school students interested in careers in architecture, engineering and construction fields.
This year, Christina was a mentor for the student group which won national recognition in the 2011 CIRT - ACE Mentor Design Competition for "Best Presentation Boards" for their Quonset Military Retirement Village project.
Tami Hughes was presented with an Award of Excellence from the ACE Mentor Program in March. Tami has been involved with ACE since 2008 and has been a model mentor for the many students she encourages to pursue careers in the Architecture, Construction and Engineering fields.
Brendan joins us after completing his Master’s of Architecture at Judson University. While at Judson, he participated in the inaugural design studio of the Traditional Architecture and Urbanism concentration. Brendan and his classmates were proud to help establish the program for future classes to study traditional architecture and town planning principles.
Prior to joining the DPA team, Brendan worked for Urban Design Associates in Pittsburgh.
The Concord Riverwalk is a compact pocket neighborhood of 13 cottages. The net zero possible homes will be so efficient that it is possible that for energy-conscious residents, all of their daily energy needs could be met by renewable, on site solar collection and photovoltaics. The homes have been arranged to favor the pedestrian and create a common green space. By doing so, the design will encourage a sense of community and the accidental interactions which do so much to foster it.
The Cottages on Greene, a new pocket neighborhood in East Greenwich, broke ground in mid December. The 15 unit cottage court includes rain gardens, public green spaces and community gardening.
Nestled in the Historic Hill and Harbor District of East Greenwich, 15 units of mixed-income condominiums have been organized into a compact cottage court development in a variety of building type on a vacant lot.
Small, efficient and well detailed, this development, replete with rain gardens to infiltrate storm water runoff and community gardens to grow food for it's residents, will be a model of best practices in sustainable building.
Donald Powers Architects would like to congratulate the following staff members who recently became LEED Accredited Professionals.
Donald Powers AIA, Prinicipal Douglas Kallfelz AIA , Principal Paul Attemann AIA, Senior Associate Matthew Valero, Director of Graphics & Technology Stephanie Zurek, Architectural Designer Christina Carlson, Architectural Designer
A ceremonial groundbreaking and seed-sowing for Sandywoods Farm took place on June 29th. The development includes 50 rental cottages, 24 single-family homes and 150 acres preserved for a working farm and open space.
The North Elmwood Revitalization project was selected as the recipient of the 2008 Providence Preservation Society's Annual Historic Preservation Neighborhood Revitalization Award.
East Beach Residence Wins Best in American Living Award The East Beach Residence has won the Professional Builder Magazine, Best in American Living Gold Award for Best Single-Family Detached Home 1,801 to 2,400 square feet.
2007 J. Timothy Anderson Award for Excellence in Historic Rehabilitation Parkis North Elmwood Homeowner’s Group Phase I- Providence, RI Award for Mixed-Income Housing -Small/Up to $5 million total development cost.
We are seeking an architect or designer with a minimum of 2 years experience with strong design skills and a proficiency in Autodesk Revit. Our 11 person studio is strongly committed to the principles of the New Urbanism, to tradition as the foundation for truly creative work, to sustainable planning and building practices, and to an exceptional level of design and professional competence. Our work ranges from town planning and urban design to custom residential.
DPA is committed to the state of the art technology. In addition to Revit, we employ AutoCAD, SketchUp and Photoshop. Digital proficiency and ability to learn new software is critical.
We offer excellent benefits including health insurance, firm –matched 401K plan, and sponsored educational opportunities.
New photos from the Riverwalk site show the project taking shape.
DPA is pleased to announce and congratulate Christina Carlson on her architectural licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!
Taking Stock of our Main Street
A groundgreaking ceremony was held today on the first 14 rental units at Sweetbriar, under construction in West Barrington.
