We are designing + building homes that prioritize the occupant and their wellbeing, with finishes that promote a clean indoor air environment, filtered air + water, a ridiculous amount of light + air, and seamless access to our natural surroundings.
Our homes are also produced with a small carbon footprint in collaboration with nature; operating 100% electric, powered largely by solar, with rainwater harvesting used to irrigate drought-tolerant landscaping. We implement renewable, recycled + recyclable materials, along with thoughtful construction methods that result in farless waste.
A key step toward reconnecting with nature is being able to see nature. SuperLA® homes feature expansive windows and glazed doors that provide an abundance of natural light and air into each home. Access to sunlight inside your home allows your body to follow the natural circadian rhythm, which is said to improve sleep quality, energy, and mood.
Our projects prioritize the use of mass-timber elements such as Cross-Laminated Timber (“CLT”) and Glue-Laminated Timber (“Glulam”).
Mass-timber components are durable and better for the environment, while also bringing nature into all of our homes when left exposed. (That's not a veneer...)
We believe that sustainably forested mass-timber construction will play a large role in the future of environmentally friendly housing. That’s why we’ve taken the lead on making the Bungalows on Marathon the first completed mass-timber multifamily housing project in Southern California.
While our city agencies work to provide clean drinking water to our homes, these agencies still heavily “treat” the water with chemicals in order to fight contaminants that exist in the underground piping system. As a result, water that comes from the city’s main often contain more disinfectants than the average swimming pool, among thousands of other contaminants.
To combat this, we install water treatment systems with multiple carbon filtration tanks and UV sanitizers to filter down levels of disinfectant chemicals, PFAS and bacteria so that you can have access to significantly cleaner water at every fixture.
In addition to selecting materials that are Low VOC/off-gassing, we have also installed MERV-13 air filters in all homes to further improve your indoor air environment.
We think interior corridors are lame, so we got rid of them.
At our multifamily buildings you never have to enter an interior corridor before entering your home. All of our walkways and stairs are open-air and exterior-facing. They also wrap garden atriums and other green spaces.
We are all in on an all-electric future, which is why our homes + buildings are 100% powered by electricity and free of all gas/fossil-fuel powered equipment.
Electrifying our homes is better for the present and future of our planet, while also protecting the quality of your indoor air environment. This means no harmful gases pour into your home, every time you cook or turn on your hot water.
Our homes are designed to seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor spaces, with large private terraces, atriums, and garden spaces that expand your living area.
In addition to private outdoor space, our homes + buildings are filled with flora that bring nature to your doorstep, and we have thoughtfully incorporated common garden areas in our multifamily housing to provide more inviting spaces for gathering and reconnecting with nature.
You can feel it in the air.
To further prioritize collaborating and connecting you with nature, we have thoughtfully positioned windows to maximize cross ventilation. By harnessing the natural air flow, we aim to cool your home, enhance air quality, and further connect you with the outdoors. This approach not only proves cost-effective but also highly energy efficient, breaking away from the outdated reliance on mechanical cooling and ventilation systems.
We are focused on not only reducing our carbon footprint during construction, but also during operation. As part of that commitment, we are prioritizing roof space for solar/PV panels to offset our power consumption wherever possible.
Renewable energy is super.
We create innovative plant-based homes that work in collaboration with the planet. Our homes feature renewable cork flooring, carbon-capturing exposed mass-timber structures, and millwork all sourced with environmentally friendly practices. With an abundance of natural light and air, our buildings create a refreshing and healthy living environment.
Additionally, our communal gardens, private terraces, atriums, and nature-integrated walkways enhance your connection to the outdoors, creating a habitat in harmony with the planet.
We want our plant life to feel happy too.
We have prioritized planting drought-tolerant and native species to create a thriving landscape that feels right at home. Our landscaping requires minimal water, sequesters carbon, improves air quality, and provides a cooling effect for occupants. Reconnecting with nature is also known to improve mental health and energy, and native plants contribute to the well-being of the local ecosystem by providing a habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies.
Our homes + buildings incorporate an absurd amount of green space. As part of our focus to reduce consumption, we are capturing rainwater, feeding it into tanks and then using it to water our plants.
Our building system sharply reduces waste that is commonly associated with other building projects. In addition to reducing waste, we prioritize the use of renewable, recycled, and recyclable materials that can be converted into other products at the end of their useful life.
For example, our countertops are made with up to 80% recycled aggregate; our cork flooring, a renewable resource, contains 45% recycled content; and our siding system, which also includes 45% recycled material, is fully recyclable.
What’s more environmentally friendly than products that last?
At SuperLA® we believe that investing in quality pays off in the long run. We have prioritized high quality and durable components as they are proven to be lower maintenance and lower impact, reducing waste from constant replacements. Oh, and they look and feel better too.
We provide EV charger access for all parking spaces at our homes as well as multifamily buildings and are working on a few ideas to reduce car ownership amongst our occupants.
Our homes utilize a central air-sourced heat pump system for our hot water and an efficient air-sourced heat pump system to power our HVAC. These systems are approximately 80% more energy-efficient than traditional electric resistance systems.
We are prioritizing bike parking at every multifamily project we undertake. We want to make it as easy as possible to use a bike as your primary mode of transportation. Aside from being the most environmentally friendly mode of travel, with zero carbon emissions, biking can improve both mental & physical health while easing city congestion.
Living in walkable neighborhoods is another great way to foster an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Aside from saving you a trip in a car, being able to walk to restaurants, bars, coffee, grocery, and retail shops promotes a more healthy and interconnected community.
Knowledge is power.
We have been working to equip our spaces with the ability to track water and power consumption on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis, so that you can monitor your overall carbon footprint. You will be able to see how your actions impact how much water you are using, or which appliances are drawing the most electricity. This will enable you to make informed decisions that will reduce your consumption, which is not only better for the planet, but also for your wallet.
(Coming soon.)
