CYRK is a 14,500 square-foot mixed-use building on an under-utilized site in a bustling Portland neighborhood. The owners selected this urban site, near mass transit and within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and other services, in order to reduce their carbon footprint. The building includes a live-work component: the upper floor is designed as a single-family residence, with the flexibility to convert it to four condominiums in the future, with offices below.

CYRK is designed to meet or exceed LEED-NC Platinum. The mechanical system utilizes an open-loop ground source heat pump. The building is oriented on an east-west axis with a large expanse of south-facing sloped roof to accommodate a combination of photovoltaic and hydronic solar panels. The panels will supplement much of the building’s electrical and domestic hot water needs. Other sustainable features include green roofs, increased insulation levels, high-performance windows, and energy recovery ventilation, as well as passive solar shading and natural daylighting.