Sustainability Archives

Affordable Multifamily Goes Electric in the Empire State

A Major Public Housing Renovation in Buffalo Proceeds Under New York’s New All-Electric Construction Mandate

11 min read

In 2022, New York State announced that it would require new and rebuilt high-rise buildings to be fully electric-powered to meet emissions reduction goals.

Case Study

Osprey Place Apartments

5 min read

Sustainability has become a key concept for affordable housing, charging to the forefront of the industry in recent years, and it’s not just because climate change is mandating the most efficient energy usage at projects.

Affordable Housing Leads the Way 

8 min read

This year, a spate of affordable housing communities throughout the nation are expected to be awarded joint certification for rehabilitating or constructing healthier, more environmentally friendly buildings.

Green Retrofits Signal the Future in Cities’ Push Towards Decarbonization

8 min read

Well-considered and meaningfully executed retrofits have become increasingly important as communities across the country seek out effective climate resilience strategies.

Funding for Green Upgrades and Preservation

3 min read

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provided the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with approximately $35 billion that is relevant to multifamily affordable housing.