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Maximizing Performance in Affordable Housing New Construction
Overview
Watch the webinar which discusses lessons learned from electrification in new construction, as well as standards and frameworks for multifamily new construction projects including Passive House, Enterprise Green Communities, and LEED.
How can affordable multifamily housing developers make the most of opportunities to increase performance in new construction? Which green building standards, designs, and techniques should they use? This session spotlighted different pathways to maximize energy performance in new construction while overcoming typical challenges that affordable housing developers face. Hear about lessons learned from electrification in new construction, as well as cutting-edge standards and frameworks for multifamily new construction projects including Passive House, Enterprise Green Communities, and LEED.
Speakers: Krista Egger, Enterprise Community Partners; Michael Hindle, Passive to Positive; Ruchi Shah, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation
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