Tuesday, August 24, 2010
In addition to revitalizing an inner city neighborhood, the 71 Garfield project in the Sugar Hill District of Detroit, demonstrates the possibility for sustainable redevelopment of an historic structure. QEA transformed a fire damaged vacant building into a mixed use facility with artists’ studios and live/work lofts. The building utilizes a geothermal HVAC system, rooftop photovoltaic panels and interior finishes include both salvaged and recycled materials.
Look inside, check out the before and after shots, in this video from Model D TV: Model D TV: 71 Garfield