Program

Client Goals

Achieving Net-Zero and even Net-Positive outcomes for the EcoBlock is the project goal. Design ways to harvest energy on the site. The goal is to offset your energy use with on-site renewables so your net energy use annually equals zero, or netzero with solar thermal, passive heating and cooling/ Daylighting/ and onsite renewable energy.

Team Name: Evergreen Experts

Team Members: Allison Ayers, Ana Vatavi, Wen Wei, Melody Fields

The Mission

Our Mission is to provide a sustainable, environmentally friendly place to help ease the burden of those experiencing homelessness.

Surrounding Locations

Current Site Conditions

Pier 40 is located along the Embarcadero, south of the Bay Bridge, in the South Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. The site is managed by the Port of San Francisco. Pier 40 and the adjacent waterfront was recently redeveloped to provide improved boat launch facilities, restrooms, parking,

Proximity to Other Sites: The closest existing site to the south is the Mission Creek Boat Launch (SF15), which has a low-float dock and ADA gangway. Further to the south is the Pier 52 Boat Launch (SF7), which has a low float dock with transfer step and kayak assist from an ADA gangway. To the north, Pier 1.5 (SF16) provides a high-freeboard dock from an ADA gangway. is managed by the Port of San Francisco. Pier 40 and the adjacent waterfront was recently redeveloped to provide improved boat launch facilities, restrooms, parking,