Habitat for Humanity Net Zero: Green, Affordable Homes

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County’s latest venture offers solutions to combat three significant challenges in NYC: a low homeownership rate, racial housing inequity, and building decarbonization.

The organization’s pioneering Net Zero project consists of 13 affordable single- and multi-family modular homes that will be developed in Jamaica, Queens. The homes, which will follow one of four architectural designs and incorporate Passive House principles, will provide a combined 19,500 square feet of affordable housing.

On April 26, join the Cross-Learning Alliance for an inside look at these homes. Speakers will provide background on how this ambitious idea came together. They will also discuss design goals, construction challenges, and how the project minimizes environmental impacts while supporting homeownership and low-cost maintenance.

Speakers:
Julia Diegel, VP of Resource Development, Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester County
Orlando Marin, VP of Real Estate and Construction, Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester County
Juliana Bernal Guinand, Director of Real Estate Development, Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester County
Grayson Jordan, Partner, Paul Castrucci, Architect
Tristan Grant, Director of Sustainability Services, The Levy Partnership

Moderator:
Benjamin Rodney, VP of Construction, Hines

As a Cross-Learning Alliance event, discounted admission rates are available to ASHRAE, AIA, and Urban Green Members. Cross-Learning Alliance events are designed to bridge the knowledge gap between the people that own, design, build, manage, operate and commission buildings. #crosslearning

This event is offered virtually; after registering you will receive an email with a Zoom link to access the program.