MASTER PLANNING The Evolution of Low Rent Housing and Technology

Father Murphy I 25 units built with 1937 Act funds Conventional stick built construction Corning fiberglass insulation Conventional central HVAC systems Plumbing infrastructure based on duplex apartment design Limited handicap accessibility

FM I

Father Murphy II 12 units built with NAHASDA funds FY’05 Conventional stick built construction Blown in fiberglass insulation Ground-source heat pumps Plumbing infrastructure based on duplex apartment design Increased handicap accessibility

FM II

Father Murphy III Phase I 20 units built with FY’12 NAHASDA funds Conventional construction with modifications – Extended eaves for added shade – Thermal windows Open cell foam insulation – Sealed envelope w caulked seals

FM III Phase I Cont. Ground source heat pumps Plumbed as individual units Increased handicap accessibility Solar panel array to supplement utility costs Energy Star compliant appliances

FM III

Father Murphy III Phase II 20 units built with FY’13 NAHASDA funds Conventional construction with modifications – Extended eaves for added shade – Thermal windows Open cell foam insulation – Sealed envelope w caulked seals

FM III Phase II Cont. Ground source heat pumps Plumbed as individual units Increased handicap accessibility Solar panel array to supplement utility costs with internet access reporting Energy Star compliant appliances

FM III

Energy Saving Features

What did we learn? Plan for the end users Plumb as individual units Think about the tenant you are going to serve – Elderly, fixed incomes, handicapped, future reduction of life skills, etc. Plan for future handicapped modifications – 3.0 doors, minimize steps to landings & porches Plan for maintenance accessibility – Shutoff valves, plumbing access panels, HVAC access and service, etc.

What did we learn cont. Plan for greatest solar exposure Plan for future development/expansion Questions?