This affordable housing gut renovation meets the Passive House standard to produce comfortable, healthy, and energy efficient homes for the tenants, many of whom have lived here for more than 20 years.
As the location was at risk of flooding, strategic spatial reorganization was required. In order to accommodate relocation of the utilities, boilers were relocated to the roof and non-functional spaces on the upper floors were re-purposed as utility rooms. The result is a design that allows the building to maintain its use and rebound quickly from severe weather events.
Status: Built
Architect: Paul A. Castrucci Architects
Engineer: Guth-DeConzo Engineers
Website: https://www.castrucciarchitect.com
Other Info: https://be-exchange.org/