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Modern townhouses lining a street with green trees on the left. The buildings feature a mix of materials, including stone and siding, with large windows and balconies.

Riverside Mews

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

One of the first "green" housing developments in Western Pennsylvania, featuring customized townhomes designed to Energy Star for Homes standards.

Project Description

Built over several phases on a former brownfield site, the Riverside Mews features 47 unique, upscale townhomes in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood. Designed by award-winning architects Perkins Eastman Architects and John Martine of Strada, this development has been designed to complement the rich architectural heritage of the neighborhood while creating a modern design and beautiful, light-filled living spaces. Constructed using masonry and wood framing with energy-efficient mechanical systems, each unit is custom-designed to the owner’s requested finishes, all while meeting Energy Star for Homes standards. One of the first “green” housing developments in Western Pennsylvania — as well as one of the largest — Riverside Mews demonstrates that it is possible to blend sustainable, environmentally friendly materials and systems with great design to create homes that are energy-efficient and healthier for their occupants.

Municipality

City of Pittsburgh

Neighborhood

South Side

Certifications

LEED certified, Passive House certified, ENERGY STAR for Homes, Net Zero Energy

Key Green Features

Brownfield Remediation
Efficient Energy Systems
Envelope Commissioning
High Performance Envelope
Materials Selection (Local)
Materials Selection (Salvage and Reuse)
On-site Geothermal
On-site Solar Power

Building Use

Multi-Family
Residential

Building Size

Building Owner

Riverside Development Group

Project Team

Sota Construction Services, Riverside Development Group Inc, Perkins Eastman, Strada Architecture, Prudential Preferred Realty