Homes built by youth construction crews in Austin, Texas, include alternative wall materials, recycled materials, efficient and natural cooling, and durable low-maintenance exterior finishes.
A 50-unit, low-income housing development in Boston, Massachusetts, that incorporates energy efficiency measures, manufactured components to reduce waste and labor costs and infill of existing neighborhoods.
A 15-unit apartment complex built in 1973 in southeast Portland and converted to affordable housing in 1998. As part of the conversion, the complex underwent extensive renovations and energy efficiency upgrades. The Portland Energy Office commissioned a detailed evaluation of the renovations.
Habitat for Humanity homes built in Denver, Colorado, that feature solar water-heating, energy-efficient design and systems, recycled materials, and water-conserving fixtures and landscaping.
A 13-home demonstration project in Dallas, Texas, that combines energy efficiency, structural insulated panels, and other features to provide affordable homes for first-time buyers.
