Thomas Logan
Boise, ID-
Bldg system
Innovative Light-Frame
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No. Of Stories
7
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Sq. Meters
6,096
Developed to help fill a critical need for housing in Boise’s downtown core, Thomas Logan is an attractive, brick-clad building that fits perfectly within the urban neighborhood. Defying the typically unremarkable design stereotypes of affordable housing, this striking development provides homes for 60 families; 45 of the units are designated for people making 30 to 60 percent of the county’s median income.
The design team chose affordable, quality engineered wood products, and the contractor utilized off-site prefabrication of the wood-framed walls and stairs to speed and simplify installation. Pre-framed unit demising walls were doubled, with a one-inch air gap between, to provide condo-quality sound transmission. They also added big windows—nearly floor to ceiling in some places—to make the units feel more spacious. The wood I-joists and other engineered wood products used throughout the project provide uniform strength, dimensional stability and durability for a high-quality living experience.
See the WoodWorks case study for Thomas Logan
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Construction Type:
V-A
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Building Type:
Multi-Family (Apartments, Condos)
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Material Types:
Light-Frame, I-joists
Companies Involved:
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Pivot North Architecture
Architect
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Andersen Construction
General Contractor
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deChase Miksis Development
Developer
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Boise Cascade (EWP/PANELS)
I-joists, Glulam
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Simpson Strong-Tie
Fasteners and Connectors