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National Award for McKinley Village Clubhouse

2017 Gold Winner – NAHB’s Best in American Living Awards Mogavero Architects is honored to announce that McKinley Village Clubhouse has won GOLD in the category of Best Community Facility for the 2017 Best in American Living Award (BALA) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Award levels were announced at the NAHB International Builders’ Show January 10, 2018. Designed by Mogavero Architects, the McKinley Village Clubhouse is the centerpiece of McKinley Village, an urban infill community in East Sacramento. As the village civic center to over 300 homes, the 4,200-square foot building offers gathering space, a commercial kitchen, pool and exercise room. The McKinley Village structure, with horizontal lines, sweeping roofs and large expanses of glass, was designed to reflect architectural elements from buildings in neighboring McKinley Park to maintain cohesiveness to the area’s distinguished communities. Now in its 34rd year, BALA recognizes outstanding achievement by builders and design professionals in all sectors of the residential housing industry including single-family production, custom, multifamily, affordable, remodeling, community and interiors. BALA is built on the principle that all great homes start with great design, no matter cost or size. Additional information about the BALA program can be found at bestinamericanliving.com. Congratulations to Mogavero Architects! View additional images and download the project sheet.

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Jay Hyde Receives Code Development Award

Mogavero Architects’ own code guru Jay Hyde has been awarded the 2017 Chuck Cohen Code Development Award from the Sacramento Valley Association of Building Officials (SVABO). SVABO has recognized Jay for outstanding service to the Sacramento Valley Building Officials 2017, and past years 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016. Currently, Jay Hyde is Chair of the SVABO Code Development and Review Committee, a post he has held since 2013. Jay also sits on the California Association of Building Officials’ (CalBO) Outreach and Communications and State Licensing Board Committees. Jay’s code review expertise touches every project Mogavero Architects takes on, providing code analysis, quality control and plan review. His wide-ranging capabilities in all phases of architectural practice also include estimating, constructability analysis and specifications, as well as construction documents and support. Congratulations to Jay on his many achievements and thank you for being an incredible asset to the Mogavero Team!

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West Gateway Place Wins Best in American Living Award

Designed by Mogavero Architects, Jamboree Housing’s West Gateway Place has been awarded the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Best in American Living Award for Affordable Multifamily Community. Award levels, including platinum, gold and silver will be announced at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in January 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. Hats off to Jamboree Housing and Mogavero Architects! Great work!

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McKinley Village Wins NAHB Award

Mogavero Architects is honored to announce that McKinley Village Clubhouse has won in the category of Best Community Facility for the 2017 Best in American Living Award (BALA) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Award levels, including platinum, gold and silver will be announced at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in January 2018. Designed by Mogavero Architects, the McKinley Village Clubhouse is the centerpiece of McKinley Village, an urban infill community in East Sacramento. As the village civic center to over 300 homes, the 4,200-square foot building offers gathering space, a commercial kitchen, pool and exercise room. The McKinley Village structure, with horizontal lines, sweeping roofs and large expanses of glass, was designed to reflect architectural elements from buildings in neighboring McKinley Park to maintain cohesiveness to the area’s distinguished communities. Now in its 34rd year, BALA recognizes outstanding achievement by builders and design professionals in all sectors of the residential housing industry including single-family production, custom, multifamily, affordable, remodeling, community and interiors. BALA is built on the principle that all great homes start with great design, no matter cost or size. Additional information about the BALA program can be found at bestinamericanliving.com. The 2017 Winners Portfolio, featuring design trends and project photographs, will be available online beginning January 10, 2018. Congratulations to Mogavero Architects’ Principal Nathaniel Sebok and his design team! – It is a truly beautiful facility.

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What’s Next? …Tiny Apartments!

Tiny Homes will soon be allowed to classify as permanent structures. Currently Tiny Homes are permitted only as a “motor vehicle” under the California Vehicle Code. The International Code Council, the parent organization for our California Building Code, will update the 2018 International Residential Code to contain an appendix chapter permitting Tiny Homes. The 2019 California Residential Code will also contain the same appendix chapter, and while not mandatory, may be adopted by a City or County. West Sacramento’s Chief Building Official, Randy Goodwin informed me the City of West Sacramento intends to allow Tiny Homes on a case-by-case basis. I have seen quite a bit of support for Tiny Homes by other building officials throughout the State as well. Distinctions between a Tiny Home and a standard home is space will be limited to 400 square feet and can have sleeping lofts rather than standard bedrooms. The minimum ceiling height under the sleeping loft will be reduced to 6’-4” for bathrooms and kitchens, and 6’-8” elsewhere under the loft and 3’ above. Lofts may be accessible by conventional stairs, steep stairs (12” risers), ships ladder, or alternating tread device or ladder. The Building Code Action Committee (BCAC), one of the groups responsible for proposing changes to the International Building Code, is working on a proposal for Tiny Apartments with similar regulations. The proposal will be submitted for review and approval in January 2018, with review and approval by the end of the year. Once adopted as part of the 2021 International Building Code, inclusion in the 2022 California Building Code will follow. While proposals aren’t assured of approval, with the widespread support for this concept, I believe Tiny Apartments with sleeping lofts will soon become a part of our California housing community for both affordable and market rate apartments. Tiny Homes may also prove to be a key component in addressing homelessness. Stay tuned.

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Pervious Concrete Pour

We had a successful pervious concrete pour last week at Mogavero’s Cannery project in Davis — Bartlett Commons. Sam Kingore caught video and photos of the process with expert Scott Erickson from Evolution Pervious. Pervious concrete pavement is a unique and effective means to support sustainable growth by allowing water from precipitation to pass through the porous concrete. It naturally filters stormwater and can reduce pollutants entering into streams, ponds and rivers. Additionally, pervious concrete allows for the transfer of both water and air to root systems allowing trees to flourish even in highly developed areas. The use of pervious concrete is recommended by the EPA for the management of stormwater runoff, as the technology creates efficiency in land use, eliminating the need for swales and other stormwater management devices. Key factors to a successful pervious concrete pour include compact edges to prevent unraveling, appropriate admixture for proper water retention and workability, not overworking placement and curing for seven days. Scott helped get the right mix design including overseeing the mix at the batch plant.  Onsite he trained the crew as well as kept an eye on quality including a quick water bottle percolation test proving that it worked! Check out a some video clips of the process: BC_Concrete_Pour_01         BC_Concrete_Pour_02 BC_Concrete_Pour_03 BC_Concrete_Pour_04 For more information on the use of pervious concrete, visit our consultant Evolution Pervious‘ website at www.evolutionpervious.com.

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Mogavero Projects Honored by Sacramento Business Journal

Two projects designed by Mogavero Architects made the list of the Sacramento Business Journal’s BEST REAL ESTATE PROJECTS! Mogavero Architects will be honored for the design of the McKinley Village Clubhouse and the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op. This year’s winning projects will be awarded at a special breakfast and panel discussion on the area’s real estate development on Friday, September 29th. The McKinley Village Clubhouse is the heartbeat of and primary gathering place for McKinley Village, Sacramento’s newest urban infill residential neighborhood located in the core of the Sacramento region. As the neighborhood’s civic center, the clubhouse is located in the heart of McKinley Village and has been designed as a place where neighborhood residents and neighbors can come together to spend a day by the pool, participate in events and activities, and enjoy the facility’s various social spaces. The Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op (SNFC) is a community based project connecting people with healthy local organic food.  At this infill, urban site, SNFC combines full grocery, health/beauty, demonstration cooking, food service, café, office and education classes into one building. Aligned with traditional open air markets or farm stands the SNFC is one of the first grocery stores in the U.S. to incorporate natural ventilation.

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Ride the Parkway

A big thank you goes out to all riders, sponsors and volunteers for raising over $40,000 to benefit the American River Parkway Foundation! Mogavero Architects Principals Craig and Renner rode with 378 fellow cyclists September 10, 2017 to support the American River Parkway Foundation. The Foundation protects the “crown jewel” of Sacramento: a 30-mile bikeway along the scenic river from Old Town Sacramento to Folsom Lake. Participants biked between Folsom and Discovery Park, ending the ride with a BBQ, enjoying great food, beer and music with fellow supporters. Running through the center of the city, the American River Parkway is a wonderful, wide greenspace, and an incredible resource for everyone to enjoy. Mogavero Architects has sponsored Ride the Parkway and its predecessor “The Rex Ride” to benefit the protection of the parkway since its inception, about 14 years ago.

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MA Projects Funded by GGRF

Three current projects designed by Mogavero Architects have received funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) by constructing affordable housing at a higher density of units per acre, allowing for sprawl reduction and farmland preservation. The affordable housing projects have benefitted from the California Cap and Trade funding through the GGRF, administered by the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program. Funds are used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through projects that implement land use, housing, transportation, and agricultural land preservation practices to support infill and compact development. West Gateway Place – West Sacramento West Gateway Place was the first affordable housing development to finish construction that is funded by the GGRF. This mixed-use, infill development is located near public transit, bike paths, pedestrian walkways, shopping, downtown, and other amenities that make it easier for residents to go car-free, saving them money and sparing the air from pollution. Check out a moving story about one of West Gateway Place’s new residents: http://upliftca.org/latest-news/1204/ Sierra Village – Dinuba Construction crews broke ground recently on Sierra Village, affordable housing residences owned by Self Help Enterprises. Funds from GGRF are also allowing new bike lanes in the surrounding neighborhood. As a bonus, the project is close to Zero Net Energy! Read more about Sierra Village featured in the Visalia Times: http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2017/08/07/dinuba-moves-toward-sustainable-future/545360001/ Lindsay Village – Lindsay A similar project to Sierra Village in Dinuba, also owned by Self Help Enterprises, Lindsay Village will bring an affordable housing option to the City of Lindsay. The project is designed to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety in one of the city’s most dangerous school crossings.

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Mogavero Staff Presents BIM for AIACC Webinar

Earlier this summer, the AIA California Council invited two of Mogavero’s design professionals – Sam Kingore and Cesar Medina – to showcase how our office uses Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD during the early stages of the design process. Our staff shared the ArchiCAD features used to create a template for storing everything related to a single project – from conceptual and schematic designs to presentations with colored plans and renderings for our clients and consultants.  “Using ArchiCAD as a fluid design tool not only helps elaboration of construction documents, but it assists with communicating design intent to contractors early in the design process, and creates complete presentations for our clients.” – Cesar Medina, AIA, Architect To view the full webinar recording visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1707061454727521291 Please note: You will need to sign in prior to viewing.