UCLA Westwood Village Case Study

Increase Comfort and Safety

• New mini-split AC systems which run in silent mode, also HEPA filtering the incoming air.
• New dual glazed windows and doors, decreasing decibel levels from street noise.
• New safety guardrails @ balconies, meeting updated City of Los Angeles safety codes.
• Complete seismic structural retrofit, meeting updated City of Los Angeles safety codes.

Enhance Aesthetics of Façade

• Removed original wall mounted AC units, filled in voids with new smooth finish plaster.
• Replaced original stipple plaster w/new smooth finish plaster.
• Added new 6mm A.C.M. rainscreen wall assembly.
• Replaced original doors and windows.
• Replaced original guardrails w/new decorative type.

Decrease Energy Consumption

• Installed new energy efficient mini-split AC systems, reducing BTU usage by 70.58%.
• Installed new energy efficient windows and doors, saving 30% thermal loss on heating and air conditioning.
• Removed hot tar/gravel 3 ply roof and installed new, cool energy efficient single ply roof system, decreasing the energy load on the apartment units underneath by 30%.
• Installed “rainscreen” wall panel system @ south facing elevation, reducing thermal load/loss by 30% where installed.

Maximize the Market Value of the Property

The facade renovation produced a $374,400 rent roll increase, a 20% gain.

• Annual rent roll before construction = $38,400 x 52 units = $1,996,800
• Annual rent roll after construction = $45,600 x 52 units = $2,371,200