The Cobb Building was one of only three projects selected by both Professional and Public Juries to highlight as "new models for progressive urban living". Eleven projects, total, were selected from among over 70 entries.
GGLO worked with the management company, Unico, in redeveloping and repurposing the historic structure. Built in 1910, the 11-story Cobb Building made history as one of the first commercial buildings in the United States to exclusively offer medical and dental offices. Nearly 100 years later, The Cobb leads the market again by joining a select group of historic renovations awarded LEED certification.
The location of the Cobb in Seattle's core reduces strain on habitat and preserves natural resources while being close to work, recreation and public transportation options. 22% of the site area converted rooftops to vegetation to exceed the open space requirements and to provide habitat and respite for residents and their pets in the middle of Seattle.
Low-flow showerheads, faucets, dual flush toilets and high efficiency appliances were installed and a hybrid heat pump system heats & cools units. Heat rejected during the cooling mode preheats domestic hot water system to save about 5% a year over typical water source heat pump.
The Cobb is a participant in GGLO’s ongoing Building Performance Evaluation of multifamily projects in the Seattle area in order to assess building performance relative to design intention.
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