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SOUTHERN
LIGHTS 801
S. 28th St. Billings, Montana
 
PROJECT
BASICS
homeWORD’s 9th affordable housing development, Southern Lights,
is located in Billings, Montana and houses 100% of households below 50%
AMI. There is a mixture of 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom units as well as several
accessible units. Southern Lights exemplifies many of homeWORD’s
core development values: serves working families, is part of a community-driven
design process, models new strategies for green building, and demonstrates
green building techniques.
INNOVATIONS
The Southern Lights property was first acquired by the City of Billings
in the 1990’s and sat vacant for the past 12 years. It was
originally 7 lots containing 4 single-family homes which were demolished
before homeWORD acquired the site. Through a partenership with the
City of Billings, homeWORD was able to transform this vacant land
at 801 S. 28th St into two buildings within a variety of scales and
rhythms. There is the feeling of Mediterranean within the design
that lends itself to the diversity of the surrounding neighborhood
with hints of Spanish-style architecture. Southern Lights holds 20
units with added amenities such as a community room, a rooftop garden,
and a common courtyard. The rooftop community garden will provide
a place for people to grow their own food and spend time outdoors
close to their home.
SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
- Re-development of an urban
infill site
- Native and adapted plants
in landscaped areas
- Photovoltaic Ready; add
additional PV Panels arrays as money becomes available
- Storm Water Management
through a Rainwater Catchment System, semi-porous courtyard,
energy star roof so that 90% of storm water drains on-site
- Efficient Irrigation including
rain sensors and irrigation controls
- Energy Efficient Windows
and insulation
- Water conserving appliances
and fixtures (meet Energy Star Policy Act)
- Light Pollution Reduction
standards for exterior lighting
- Construction Waster Management;
including asphalt, land clearing debris, cardboard, wood, metals,
ceiling tile, and carpet
- Recycle content materials;
steel, and other metals, gypsum board, ceiling tile, carpet,
tile, concrete, countertops, and insulation
- Healthy Living Environment
with low/no VOC Paints, primers, adhesives, and sealants
- Energy efficient appliances;
exceeds the IECC 2003 Standard by 30%
- Air to air heat exchange
system
- Heat recovery ventilation
- Passive Solar Design for
Tower and North Building.
- 35% Flyash in building
foundations
- At least 50% (by cost)
of wood products are either certified FSC, salvaged/reclaimed
wood, or engineered framing materials
- Kitchen Cabinets are a
medium density fiberboard (MDF) panel manufactured from 100%
recycled wood waste made without formaldehyde-containing additives
- Countertops are made out
of recycled banana fibers with formaldehyde free resins
- Healthy Floors; linoleum
and recycled carpet
- Green Roof Ready when funding
allows
- Community Room and on-site
recycling facilities
- Resident Green Manual
NEIGHBORHOOD
Southern Lights is located in the historic south side neighborhood. Responding
to Billings’ affordable housing needs, homeWORD envisioned
a development that would fit into the existing neighborhood’s
rich human spirit and unique historical character. Southern Lights
is located close to the city center and other amenities. Alternative
transportation, including a bus and bike path, are all within 1/4
mile from the development. Southern Lights is adjacent to the city
park, elementary and middle schools, and within walking distance
to the public library.
FUNDERS & PARTNERS
- Enterprise Community Investment
- City of Billings HOME Investment
Partnership Program
- City of Billings Land Donation
- Montana HomeOwnership Network
- Federal Home Loan Bank of
Seattle Challenge Fund
- Montana Board of Housing
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program
- Private Donor
- Enterprise Community Partners
Green Communities
- Fannie Mae
- First Interstate Bank
- Federal Home Loan Bank of
Des Moines Affordable Housing Program
- O2 Architects
- Hardy Construction
- Southside Neighborhood Task
Force
- Chip Clawson
- Design Balance
- EMC Engineering
- Horton Associates
- Metro Property Management
- St. Peter, Warren & Dyrud,
P.C.
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