Taylor West

Wilmington, NC

Taylor West is a multi-family low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) project developed as part of the Robert R. Taylor Homes site in Wilmington, NC. Located on 4.5 acres, the project includes 48 residential units and a community building. To provide continuity, project design elements reflect the Craftsman style detailing of the surrounding homes. Unit types consist of 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses and 2, 3, and 4 bedroom stacked apartments. The project was designed and built per LEED for Homes (LEED-H) standards and was awarded Gold and Platinum ratings. Sustainable strategies include: Energy Star V2 specifications, low flow plumbing fixtures, spray foam insulation, sealed attics, finger-jointed studs, fly ash concrete and rainwater capture.

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Credits

Structural:

Fluhrer-Reed, PA

Mechanical / Electrical:

S & S Designs

Civil:

ESP Associates, P.A.

Contractor:

Clancy & Theys Construction

Photography:

Marc Lamkin

Awards

NCHFA Rental Housing Project of the Year presented by the North Carolina Housing Agency