The project: Hobson Place, a 70,000-sf, six-story, 177-unit mixed-use building provides both low-income housing and clinical space for residents with disabilities experiencing extended periods of homelessness.

Project details: Phase 1 interior and exterior Lighting, and Energy/Sustainability design for the project. As one of the first of its kind, Hobson Place was completed in two phases that pursued sustainable principles to create sturdy living spaces for residents. Phase 1, built on the north portion of the parcel, included the design of 85 affordable studio apartments with support services and indoor and outdoor community spaces. Phase 2 integrated an additional 92 affordable housing units and a full-scale physical and behavioral health care clinic specifically designed to meet the complex needs of those residing in the building and surrounding area.

Design Approach: IMEG provided comprehensive MEP and fire protection design services for the Hobson Place project, including full schematic, design development, and construction document phases. Our scope included optimizing systems to meet sustainability goals, coordinating with civil engineers and local utilities, and preparing detailed drawings and narratives. Additionally, we offered fire protection design build criteria specifications, architectural lighting design, and ensured compliance with the 2015 Seattle Energy Code.

Unique Features: The project is Washington’s first permanent supportive housing project to achieve Passive House certification from the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS).

Project outcome: Hobson Place provides tenants with management and supportive services, promoting a healthier community for everyone, with the goal of better addressing the complex needs for the community’s at-risk and vulnerable individuals.