• Courtesy of Magda Biernat/OTTO (designed by Ankrom Moisan)

Aegis Living Lake Union

Seattle, WA

Business Type

Assisted living community

Size

85,000 square feet

Aegis Senior Care is completely emissions-free, uses no fossil fuels, and is the first assisted living community in the world to pursue rigorous green certifications. The building hosts a wide variety of amenities like a sky lounge and bar, rooftop deck, movie theatre, and hair salon. The design captures the neighborhood’s character while the systems embody a commitment to sustainable living for future generations.

Sustainability

Progress Report

  • Pursuing Seattle Living Building Pilot Program
  • The lowest energy use and the lowest water use for any assisted living project in the world

Special features

  • Project has the lowest energy use and the lowest water use for any assisted living project in the world.
  • The building boasts a 25% reduction in energy use compared to similar residences through features like an enhanced thermal envelope, triple-pane glazed windows, heat recovery through air ventilation, a recirculating heat pump, LED lighting and sensors, and high-efficiency appliances.
  • Captured rainwater and treated graywater for non-potable use saves over 140,000 gallons of water per year for the life of the building.
  • 105% of the building’s energy needs are met through onsite solar arrays and offsite solar farms.

Media Coverage

I Advance Senior Care: How Aegis Lake Union Takes a Unique Approach to Sustainability

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Treehugger: World's Greenest Senior Living Community Opens in Seattle

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Senior Living News: Aegis Living Opens World’s Greenest Senior Living Community in Seattle

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Seattle DJC: Shell houses, sustainability take center stage at Aegis Living's new Lake Union community

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Facility Executive: Is Seattle Home To The World’s Greenest Senior Living Community?

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425 Business: Bellevue's Aegis Living Continues to Grow with New Lake Union Facility

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World's greenest senior living community breaks ground in Seattle

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