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Sustainable Community Planning

  Join 350 Sacramento on May 10th at the Sierra 2 Center for an evening with Todd Litman, as he shares his expertise on sustainable communities. Todd Litman, founder and executive director of Victoria Transport Institute travels the world to promote sustainable alternatives and share his vast knowledge of solutions and benefits.  “Todd Litman is one of the smartest urban thinkers on the planet.” – David Mogavero, Senior Principal at Mogavero Architects For details and to RSVP to this event: https://www.facebook.com/events/138890456963161/ OR https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/x9m53afUiHmdlVhFPuNm2g

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ARCHICAD Presentation

Mogavero Architects’ Sam Kingore and Cesar Medina will share how they used ARCHICAD to create a design build proposal in a Learn Virtual ARCHICAD In-Practice Presentation this Thursday, May 3, 2018 from noon – 1:00 pm. The time frame to complete the proposal for the University of California, Davis Tercero Dining Commons was very short and intense. Discover how they approached the process using ARCHICAD: what the original hand sketch of the concept looked like; how they outlined the goals of the project; and the ability to examine views of presentation plans, schedules and rendered images. For more information and to register: Learn Virtual ARCHICAD In-Practice Presentation

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State Code Advisory Appointment for Jay Hyde

Mogavero Architects Associate Jay Hyde was recently appointed to Committees on the California State Building Standards Commission and the Los Angeles Basin International Code Council (LABICC) Chapter. Jay will serve as the Architect Representative for the California State Building Standards Commission Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Energy Code Advisory Committee for the 2018-2019 term. His position will advise the State on how proposed amendments affect the architectural community. As a Member of the LABICC Chapter, Jay’s extensive experience has also afforded him service on the LABICC’s Administration Committee. The Committee coordinates code change proposals and code enforcement on a national, statewide and local level. With over 40 years of experience in an array of design projects, Jay currently provides code review and analysis, quality control and document review for Mogavero Architects. He is a certified interior designer, and serves on two committees for the California Association of Building Officials (CalBO); Outreach and Communication Committee and State Licensing Board Committee. Jay is also the Chair of the Code Development and Review Committee for the Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials (SVABO). He is a recipient of the Chuck Cohen Award for Recognition of Outstanding Effort in Code Development.

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Mather Veterans Village Groundbreaking for Final Phases

It was a privilege to watch the long-awaited groundbreaking for two projects last week, finalizing the phases for Mather Veterans Village. Phase 2 is the renovation of the 20,000 square feet of an old air force “bachelor officer’s quarters” (BOQ) to a 46-bed transitional housing facility for homeless vets. The building will serve the residents 3 meals a day, provide support and educational services to stabilize and help them find permanent housing. The building is an easy walk to the Veterans Administration Hospital and services down the street.  An important move forward to ending homelessness in the region, the project is being developed by the Veterans Resource Center of America. Phase 3 is the construction of 50 new permanent supportive housing units by Mercy Housing California. The long 3 story building wraps around a courtyard to create protected outdoor space for the residents to enjoy. Each of the three phases has its own outdoor community that connects and flows to the next to create a supportive environment that feels like home. Construction is expected to be complete for residents in about 14 months. The Sacramento Business Journal reported on the event: https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2018/04/10/last-two-phases-of-mather-veterans-village-get.html View project information for Phase 1 of the Mather Veterans Village. Check out this video developed by the California Department of Veterans Affairs. The video includes footage of Phase 1’s completed construction in the background. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fuP6G_fYFA

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Teichert Equipment Rodeo

View a video: Driving an Earthmover On Friday the 13th, my wife and I had the opportunity to visit Teichert Construction’s @Teichertinc annual “equipment rodeo” in Sacramento County at one of their old mines. It was just like a kid’s sandbox filled with yellow Tonka trucks, but these vehicles were 15’ tall! I had always wanted to see one of the massive Earth Movers (or “wheeled tractor scraper”) up close, perhaps even sit inside the cab. It never occurred to me I would actually DRIVE one! But it happened – see above video of me driving the ultimate “Monster Truck” with 8’ tall wheels! The instructor is tethered to the outside of the cab on a teaching platform. I scooped up dirt, drove around, then dropped the fill in place. Because the scraper is “articulated” it can practically bend itself in half to do a 180 degree turn. It was awesome to be 10’ above the ground controlling this gigantic machine! As an architect, the experience was invaluable, because it helped me better understand the “constructability” of heavy site work. I often watch these machines prepare our sites as the do “ground remediation” and rough grading before foundations. As infill architects, our sites are often really tight. I have a whole new appreciation of the difficulty to move these monsters with precision. Being up in the driver’s seat helped me better understand the sub-contractor’s perspective as they make our drawings become real buildings and places to live. While I will never be a good grader operator, the experience will help me be a better architect. Thank you Teichert for the opportunity!

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VR Tour at Housing CA

Come by our Exhibit Space at the annual Housing California Conference, and check out Mogavero Architects’ Virtual Reality goggles for a tour of Mercy Housing’s Vernon Street project, currently under construction. You can find us in Space 28. The 2018 Housing California Conference is taking place now through tomorrow afternoon, March 9th, at the Sacramento Convention Center. Additionally, don’t miss our Senior Partner, David Mogavero, who will present on a panel on Housing Site Development – “Don’t Lose Your Shirt in the Dirt!” – on Friday, March 9th at 10:45 am in Room 103. For more information and a complete agenda for the upcoming Conference, visit Housing California at https://www.housingca.org/annual-conference    

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Housing California Annual Conference

This week marks the 39th Annual Housing California Conference, March 8 and 9, 2018, at the Sacramento Convention Center. Mogavero Architects will be on hand to connect with others in this crucial time on California’s housing front. Visit our design professionals in space 28 in the Exhibit Area. Additionally, don’t miss our Senior Partner, David Mogavero, who will present on a panel on Housing Site Development – “Don’t Lose Your Shirt in the Dirt!” – on Friday, March 9th at 10:45 am in Room 103. For more information and a complete agenda for the upcoming Conference, visit Housing California at https://www.housingca.org/annual-conference Come check us out at Exhibit Space 28… we hope to see you there!  

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UCD Tercero 4 Wins DBIA Award

UC Davis Tercero Student Housing Phase 4 has been selected as a winner in the Design Build Institute of America’s Western Pacific Region (DBIA-WPR) annual Design Build Awards Program. Mogavero Architects and Brown Construction collaborated as a design-build team for the fourth student housing project in the Tercero District on the UC Davis Campus. The 506-bed project is Mogavero Architect’s third student housing project on the campus, and one of numerous projects with Brown Construction. Winner categories will be announced at the Annual Design Build Awards Banquet following the DBIA-WPR’s annual Regional Conference in San Diego in May 2018. The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is a membership organization founded in 1993 to advocate and advance single source project delivery within the design and construction community. Our congratulations to Brown Construction on another great joint venture! Check out more images and information on the UCD Tercero 4 Student Housing project on Mogavero Architects website.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Sierra Vista Phase I

The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin (HACSJ) and the Central California Housing Corporation (CCHC) held an official groundbreaking ceremony last week to commemorate the first phase of construction on the Sierra Vista Homes redevelopment project designed by Mogavero Architects. Sierra Vista I is the first of a multi-phase redevelopment of the Sierra Vista Homes public housing community located on 53 acres in South Stockton. The HACSJ, through its nonprofit, Delta Community Developers Corporation, will serve as co-developer with CHCC, a leading Central California based affordable housing developer. Conveniently located near schools, jobs, transit, medical services, grocery and recreation, the redevelopment will include 115 new one, two, three and four bedroom energy efficient units, as well as a large community center with a pool and open play areas nestled throughout the site to encourage interaction between families, young children and older generations. Construction is expected to be complete in early 2019. Mogavero Architects is excited to be a partner on the redevelopment team for San Joaquin County’s oldest multi-family public housing community.

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West Gateway Place Wins National Platinum Award

2017 Platinum Winner – NAHB’s Best in American Living Awards Designed by Mogavero Architects, Jamboree Housing’s West Gateway Place has been awarded the Platinum Award in the Affordable Community Category for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best in American Living Awards. Award levels were announced at the NAHB International Builders’ Show January 10, 2018. West Gateway Place is a family, affordable, mixed-use infill development in the Bridge District of West Sacramento. Its proximity to public transit, bike paths, pedestrian walkways, shopping and other services near downtown Sacramento allow residents to be vehicle-free, saving money and sparing the air. Upon the approach to West Sacramento, a strong tower element design and an elevated terrace with 4,000 square feet of retail space welcome residents and visitors to the Bridge District’s west entry. A southern facing courtyard and play area provide access to a community lounge and common laundry area. The project includes tuck-under parking and the first streetcar stop in the region. West Gateway Place is the first affordable housing development to finish construction that was funded by California’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) through Cap and Trade Funds. The NAHB Best in American Living Awards recognize outstanding achievement by builders and design professionals in all sectors of the residential housing industry. Congratulations Jamboree Housing and Mogavero Architects! Great work! View additional images and download the project sheet.