National Building Museum
 

Building in the 21st Century: Building Passive, Affordable Housing


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habitatphoto-1.jpgIn late 2013, the Washington, D.C. chapter of Habitat for Humanity began construction on six “passive” town houses in the Ivy City community in Northeast D.C. These homes, which incorporate elements of the Empowerhouse designed by students in the 2011 Solar Decathlon, employ building technologies such as solar heating and energy recovery ventilation and allow Habitat residents to consume significantly less energy while creating more affordable, sustainable lifestyles. Dan Hines, senior construction supervisor, and Andrew Modley, production manager, both at Habitat for Humanity, discuss the project design and construction.

1.0 LU HSW (AIA) | 1.0 CM (AICP) | 1.0 PDH (LA CES) | 1.0 CE (GBCI)

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Photo: Construction on Habitat for Humanity passive town houses. Image courtesy Andrew Modley.

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Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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