As BRIDGE’s first modular property for affordable housing, the initiative plays a significant role in supporting the local community. Phase one includes affordable family apartments and childcare facilities, while phase two focuses on senior housing.
We were engaged as the Building Enclosure Consultant, leveraging our expertise in enclosure systems and modular construction. Our involvement began in the conceptual design stage, where we collaborated closely with Ankrom Moisan Architects to establish the enclosure design approach. This role extended through construction, where we performed quality and process reviews at the modular manufacturing facility and provided on-site field review and testing.
Because this was BRIDGE’s first modular housing project—and one of the largest in the state—our team worked closely with project stakeholders in the early design stages. We reviewed enclosure assemblies from concept through detail development, focusing on managing water penetration, air leakage, water vapor diffusion, and thermal performance.
During the construction phase, we shifted focus to verifying that the enclosure systems met the intended performance goals. Our team completed mock-up testing, including window installations, to evaluate air and water infiltration resistance. We also performed warranty inspections of the below-grade waterproofing under the manufacturer’s requirements.
When it was completed in 2018, the complex was the largest modular housing development in California. Since then, we have continued to support the owners by developing a building maintenance manual and offering strategies for long-term maintenance of the complex.
