The Parker at Huntington Metro
360-Unit, LEED® Certified Apartment Community with Amenities
Located minutes from the Huntington Metro station in Alexandria, Virginia, The Parker at Huntington Metro is a five-story wood-framed building atop a slab on grade and an elevated slab over a portion of the first floor. Previously a dumping ground for poor soil, The Parker's site was unsuitable for building. During preconstruction, CBG researched and recommended a mix of foundational support options that kept overall project costs down while limiting the extent of undercut, saving time and money. CBG also increased the scope of the on-site mock-up to better coordinate waterproofing and finishes. To increase weatherproofing, the team used sheet-applied Henry Blueskin VP160 which has proven highly reliable. The project includes a 468-space precast garage and an exterior facade of brick, glass, metal panel, and fiber cement panels. The LEED®-certified community features two courtyards, a pool, virtual simulation room, bocce court, walking trail with outdoor fitness stations, and a club room.
Architect: SK+I Architectural
Completion: January 2016
Green Features
- Constructed two primarily wood-framed buildings with elevated concrete amenity decks, supported by spread footings over a rammed aggregate pier foundation system.
- Enforced a strict Indoor Environmental Air Quality management plan during construction, utilizing low/no-VOC and formaldehyde-free materials.
- Demolished an existing government-occupied building on site prior to construction.
"CBG is an asset to both [us] and the project, continually hitting the finish line ahead of schedule with a solid, highly sustainable project...We look forward to partnering together on future projects."
2016 ABC Excellence in Construction Award
2016 Aurora Award
"CBG is an asset to both [us] and the project, continually hitting the finish line ahead of schedule with a solid, highly sustainable project...We look forward to partnering together on future projects."