Sustainability and Green Design

Williams Apartments

The Williams Apartments, to be completed in early 2013 in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

Both the new Williams Apartments and the two historic building remodels will incorporate significant sustainable and green design elements. As new construction, the Williams Apartments is designed to reduce environmental impact and would like to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

Green features to be included in the buildings:

  • High-efficiency heat and hot water systems and Energy Star appliances to reduce energy use.
  • Thermally-efficient windows to keep apartments warm in winter and cool in summer.
  • Low-flow toilets and showers to curtail unnecessary water use.
  • Occupancy sensors to provide on-demand lighting in public areas.
  • Rooftop solar hot water pre-heat panels (Williams Apartments), saving $2,500 in annual energy costs.
  • Local and recycled materials will be used in construction.
  • The Williams Apartments will feature a p-patch where residents can grow vegetables and flowers.

These sustainable features will not only provide a comfortable living environment, but will also help Plymouth save operating and maintenance costs over time. In addition, the new Williams Apartments heating system will decrease greenhouse gas emissions by over 11 tons annually.

“We owe it to our veterans to make sure every one of them has a place to call home, and Plymouth Housing Group is doing so much to help make that a reality. Plymouth Housing Group has truly set the standard for successful housing for homeless adults.”
— Patty Murray, Washington U.S. Senator

Comfortable, livable homes that fit right into the neighborhood

Plymouth Housing Group is committed to creating attractive, well-managed housing appropriate to our local neighborhoods. Being a good neighbor is an important part of our mission.

• Designed by SMR Architects, the Williams Apartments will feature drought-resistant landscaping, as well as low wattage exterior down-lighting to increase safety and minimize
light pollution.
• The two historic buildings, the Pacific Apartments and the Lewiston Apartments, will be renovated in a historically appropriate manner, preserving their unique facades.