New NZE Multi-Family Housing

Exterior of project site

Event Date: 

Friday, April 20, 2018

Venue: 

Northampton, MA

Location: 

Northampton, MA

CEU Information: 

CEUs: 3.0 AIA LU/HSW; certificates of attendance provided to all attendees

Attendees of this Pro Tour learned how this land was transformed from the site of a single-family condemned house to the site of 4 combustion-free, net-zero duplex homes. The team behind this infill project detailed the history and lessons learned, offering this as an example for municipalities looking for ways to infill for community, housing, and tax support without extending infrastructure.

After the opening presentation, the group toured the condominiums while hearing more about specific aspects of the design, construction, and systems. Each of the four duplex buildings features a two-bedroom unit and a three-bedroom unit; one-floor configuration on thermal slab; ASHP technology; high ceilings; and passive and active solar provisions. The homes’ superior envelopes include 10" all-cellulose double wall construction, with foam air sealants.  Attendees of this Pro Tour heard insights from the builders, architect, site designer, and owners.

Site Details

  • Units: 4 duplexes, 8 homes
  • Square Footage: 8,944 in 8 units
  • Type of construction: New
  • One-floor configuration on thermal slab
  • Combustion-free homes, designed to perform at net zero or better with a 10K solar system
  • HERS ratings 41 to 45
  • Blower door tests approximately .45 ACH at 50 P

Schedule

12:30 PM

Doors open, registration, networking and coffee

1:00 PM

Welcome by NESEA

1:10 PM

Overview of the project by the host

2:00 PM

Tour of project begins; attendees rotate through content-specific stations

3:45 PM

Group Reconvenes back at initial meeting point

4:00 PM

Reception with light refreshments

4:15 PM

Q&A Panel with members of project team

5:00 PM

Event Concludes

 

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

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