Overview:
This presentation will focus on the integration of housing density across the city, specifically looking at projects of a smaller scale. A large portion of DC is zoned for low-density housing, including over half of the city zoned specifically as single-family housing. With height restrictions, limited volume for additions, and an increase in housing demands, the District of Columbia is faced with a unique density challenge. Creating additional housing cannot only be accomplished by the largescale multi-family building sector. How can we provide additional housing within the diversity of housing typologies? This session will discuss zoning considerations and limitations, as well as showcase projects that selectively add more density to low-density neighborhoods.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand key considerations of the Zoning Code, specifically regarding R and RF Zones.
- Discuss Co-Housing and its potential impact in providing a more malleable housing model.
- Understand a potential framework in building density at a smaller scale.
- Understand additional methods in which the housing crisis is being addressed.
Presented by:
Emilie M. Rottman, AIA
Senior Associate, Square 134 Architects
Emilie Rottman’s design experience consists of single-family, multi-family residential, K-12 education, mixed-use and urban design projects. She is a licensed architect in the District of Columbia. Emilie has had the opportunity to work at many notable firms throughout her career before joining Square 134. She enjoys working on projects that focus on adaptive reuse, redevelopment and neighborhood revitalization. Ms. Rottman has had the opportunity to explore these interests working on several projects at Square 134. She enjoys being active with her city and is involved with several young professional organizations.
Samson Cheng, AIA, LEED AP
Senior Associate, Square 134 Architects
Samson Cheng is a licensed architect in the District of Columbia and a member of the AIA. Prior to Square 134, he worked in several DC area firms gaining experience in large scale projects in the Middle East, government buildings, small scale residential, multi-family residential, and buildings for non-profit organizations. Projects completed at Square 134 include the OSLO Atlas near the H Street corridor, Brooksrow in Brookland, The Corey in Trinidad, DC, affordable townhomes at Hunter Place SE, and many more multi-family residential projects.
Ronald P. Schneck Jr., AIA
Principal, Square 134 Architects
Ronald Schneck is the founding principal of Square 134 Architects. Mr. Schneck established Square 134 in 2006. Since then, he has designed multifamily, mixed-use, and residential projects in Washington, DC and surrounding suburbs. His design work has won several awards and has been featured in The Washington Post, Washingtonian, Washington Spaces, ArchitectureDC and others. In addition to working with major for-profit developers, Ron remains committed to affordable housing and has provided design services to non-profit groups including Jubilee Housing, Manna, DC Cornerstone and AIA|DC Community Design Services.