As of October 23, this Pro Tour has sold out.

$25 Members/$35 Non-Members

This Pro Tour featured an ambitious new development: a first-of-its-kind affordable housing project funded through the New York Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Unified Funding Round in Upstate New York to utilize the Passive House (PHIUS) program. Hosting company Sustainable Comfort, Inc. discussed the design and construction process and the unique features implemented to balance efficiency and affordability. This development was incentivized through the NYSERDA Low Rise New Construction program.

The project consists of 12 buildings with 8 units per building for a total of 96 units in the project. It is Phase I of a 4 phase project with mostly affordable and some market rate apartments. The project will serve as a model for other developers who need to meet the strict requirements of affordable housing including accessibility, affordability, and the additional requirements of the most stringent energy efficiency program available.

Project Details

• Units:  96 (across 12 buildings)
• Square Footage:  89,878
• Type of Construction: New (completed spring 2019)
• PHIUS certified as of September 2019
• Additional certifications: Energy Star Homes V3.1, DOE Net Zero Energy Ready, and EPA Indoor Airplus
• 2x6 wood framing with 3.5" panels (exterior to the framing)
• Roof R values range from R-60 – R-80

Tentative Schedule

If you have questions about this event, you can contact Florence at fmacgregor@nesea.org or 413-774-6051 x10.