
995 Santa Clara, EPIC Reimagining
Santa Clara, CA
The CEC Epic Reimagining project is a multi-year research and design project centered around the multifamily residential sector. Taylor Engineers was part of a large team of experts that researched emerging building technologies appropriate for this sector, including MEP systems, architectural systems, and microgrid solutions. TE was also responsible for putting together SD and DD drawings for the real project at 995 Santa Clara.
The EPIC grant required that the building use no grid power from 4-9 pm each day and be able to run essential services in de finitely during a power outage. Through energy modeling (EnergyPlus), optimization tools (Xendee), and whole life carbon analysis, the team was able to select solutions and approaches that were both achievable in real life and largely cost effective today.
Size (ft²)
70,000
Stories
6
Project Type
Multifamily Residential
Scope of Work
Design of MEPS systems and research contributions
Completed
2026
Owner
First Community Housing
Architect
David Baker Architects
Contractors
Roberts Obayashi
Photographer
David Baker Architects
References
DBA: Katie Ackerly,
katieackerly@dbarchitect.com