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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Involving the master planning and creation of four phases of construction for a 3.4 acre site, the design of this project sought to reinforce the Unitarian ideals of connection with nature. The sanctuary and worship space were finished with natural materials, and the large windows and vaulted space supported by custom made trusses foster an uplifting and inspirational atmosphere. |
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Homeless Services Center This project included the complete renovation of an existing hygiene facility (including toilets, showers, and laundry areas) for homeless single adults, and expansion of an existing mezzanine level within the building to create space for new emergency shelter dormitories for single men and women. |
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Live Oak Resource Center A project for the Redevelopment Agency of Santa Cruz County, this building will house several community service programs, classroom space and meeting rooms that will be available for public use. This two-story, 7,400 sf facility is anticipated to achieve a LEED Gold rating. Its green features include photovoltaics, rainwater harvesting, permeable paving, extensive daylighting, operable windows in occupied space, and the extensive use of recycled and rapidly renewable materials. |
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Quail Hollow Montessori School This remodel of an existing church in the center of a residential neighborhood in Felton is comprised of three distinct childcare/classroom areas divided according to the age of the children. This change of use required extensive interfacing with neighbors and county officials to address concerns regarding the presence of a school in this community. Bringing the structure up to current building and accessibility codes was one of the primary challenges of this job. |
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La Selva Beach Library Addition This 600 sf addition to the existing La Selva Beach Library houses additional books and reading areas in a facility that sits in the heart of the La Selva Beach community. Residents raised over $25,000 which, in addition to county funding, made this project possible. |
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Pleasant Acres Community Building New construction of a 1,980 sq. ft. state of the art community center for 65 resident families of a mobile home park. |
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Pacific Family Community Building This new 1,050 sf structure designed for South County Housing will serve as community space for the Pacific Family Mobile Home Park in Santa Cruz. A strong indoor/outdoor connection is developed through the use of deep porches and extensive glass facing an adjacent playground and barbecue area. |
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UCSC Porter College Faculty Office Addition |
Commercial / Institutional Projects
Jacquelyn Low has passed the rigorous international exam to become a Certified Passive House Designer. She took the international passive house training course from the smashing Passive House Academy staff fall 2011. "I am thrilled to have passed this exam. It is excellent training and I'm a greener Architect having achieved the certification."
The Live Oak Resource Center has been awarded a LEED Platinum rating, a first in Santa Cruz County. This building is also the 10,000th project to receive LEED certification in the United States, a significant milestone for the U.S. Green Building Council.
"This award affirms Boone Low Ratliff Architects' long-standing commitment to creating sustainable architecture. We are grateful to the County of Santa Cruz, the clients and staff of the Live Oak Resource Center, and the talented members of our project team for partnering with us to achieve this goal."
