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Green Roof Proposal to ROC/Meridian by the Thomas Circle Go-Green Group

Jeff & Susan • January 20, 2016

Maudine Cooper, Jareta Coyle, Gloria Davidson, Jewell and Guido Fenzi, Joan Fletcher, Harriet Fulbright, Renee Gier, Sam Goekjian, Tina Hobson, Carmel and Fred Jordan, Jim LaMare, Johnny Lane, Barbara Lucas, Nana McIntosh, Sarah McMeans, Dail Moore, Robert Murphy, Ellen Overton, Marcie Simon, Jim Ward, Judy Werdel and Bill Wooby.

JANUARY6, 2016

OUR GREEN ROOF TEAM

TinaHobson,SamGoekjianandHarrietFulbright Thomas Circle Residents’ Go-Green Group
Brendan Doyle, Georgetown University, Masters in Professional Real Estate Program
The Washington Architectural Foundation
Constance Whitaker Maffin Memorial Fund
Eliza Beth Engle, Geier Brown Renfrow Architects
Brian Uher and Zachary Pogue ECORE Living, Georgetown University, Masters in Professional Real Estate Program
The Washington Architectural Foundation

Constance Whitaker Maffin Memorial Fund

Eliza Beth Engle, Geier Brown Renfrow Architects

Brian Uher and Zachary Pogue ECORE Living

OUR GREEN ROOF REHABILITATION PROPOSAL

Maximize new uses and profitability of Thomas Circle rooftop; add value within the next seven years; add “Rooftop Living” to Thomas Circle amenities; align with ROC Seniors Housing environmental policy.
Replace roof during 2016-2017 with new multi-purpose area, rooftop memory care and assisted living space, green roof, solar- heated hot water and additional amenities such as: food and beverage service, music, gardening, yoga, outdoor fireplace and fountain.

CONTINUED: OUR GREEN ROOF REHABILITATION PROPOSAL

Proposal is based on: Condo owner and tenant preferences; Community health and livability; Sustainability (carbon footprint, air quality, water quality, daylighting, energy-efficiency etc.); Financial: costs, revenues, payback period, Internal rate of return; Long-term asset value and marketability
Proposal consists of four elements:
replace present roof and configuration
include rooftop improvements
convert roofing to “green roof”, living wall and solar hot water
add additional amenities

Design Plan

A floor plan of a building with a swimming pool

1. Existing Roof

Future roof replacement is within budgeted reserves
Green Roof Team/TREMCO reports (2013-2014): need new 17,400 sq.ft. roof by late 2016-early 2017; fix leaks and masonry; address drainage.
Total estimated cost: $610,800 ($35/sq.ft.)* Hard costs: $590,000
Roof membrane and supplies
Masonry Repairs
Crane rentals/demo/dispose old roofing

Softcosts: $20,800

Consultants: final design and engineering, landscape architect, project manager, legal, etc.
Permits/studies: Building permit, storm water mgmt. plan
O&M: 2-year warranty; $3600/year thereafter

*As of March, 2015

2. RoofReplacement

Capitol Seniors Housing Refinance Report (2012):

3. Roof Improvements

Total Estimated Cost: $719,028 Hard costs: $688,228

Non-slippery Roof Pavers
Glass Security Railing and Gate/Flashing
Interior Renovation
Additional Storage
Security Cameras
Telephone/intercom systems
Emergency pull cords in the bathrooms
Indoor drinking H20 fountain
ADA pool lift
ADA ramp from East Door

Soft costs: $30,800

A&E/project management • Permits/legal
O&M: $1000/year

A diagram of an existing paving and a new paving

4. GreenRoof(LivingWall,SolarHotWater,Gardening)

An artist 's impression of a swimming pool on the roof of a building

Total Costs: $394,933* Hard Costs: $369,933

Green Roof and Living Wall
Greenhouse and planters
Solar Thermal Hot H20 panels
Bee-keeping

Soft Costs: $25,000

Permits, inspection fees, SRC fees
A&E, LA, consultants/project management fees
Legal/transaction costs/certifications
O&M: $3300/month

Less reimbursements:

Rebate Yr 3: $173,930

Sell SRCs Yr 6: $21,621 (@$2.27/SRC)

Net cost: $199,382

*Does not include hard costs for solar hot water system provided by Nextility under self-financed contract.

Value of system $141,400

10 year gas bill savings $18,518-797-3377 year savings $108,000

A diagram showing the functional layers of a typical extensive green roof

5. Additional Amenities

Donovan House Hotel next door

TOTAL Estimated Cost: $54,245 Hard Costs: $52,245

Rooftop Memory Care/Assisted Living Space
Multi-Purpose Area
Outdoor/rooftop furniture and shade sails
Planters & hanging baskets
Lighting
Big screen TV/movie projection
Live entertainment
Rooftop Pub with Food/Bevs
Outdoor fireplace & Fountain
Meditation and Yoga classes
Physical Education

Soft Costs: $2000

Aides/instructors/labor (?)
Food/Bev service/labor (?)
O&M

A black fireplace with a chimney on top of it.

“Going-Green” is a Win-Win-Win

Environment:

Reduces air and water pollution
Shrinks carbon footprint
Aligns with ROC Seniors Housing policy

Economic:

Reduces water and gas bills: $2300-2700/year
Increases Net Operating Income $3-5K per year
Adds value; market advantage

Community well-being:

Thomas Circle first sustainable retirement community in DC

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