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Integrating Resilience and Sustainability Through Passive House Principles, Efficient Building Systems, and Low-carbon Materials

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Shore Hill

9000 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY

9 Stories

137 Affordable units

111,250 Total sq ft. 

  • Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP
  • New Construction
  • Anticipated Completion: 2026
  • EDS Award: $43,600
  • PHIUS Core
  • 2020 Enterprise Green Communities
  • WELL Building Standard certification

Key Scope Items Studied:

  1. Passive house design integration for resilience
  2. Building system selection
  3. Investigation of concrete precast planks admixture technologies
  4. Embodied carbon reduction
  5. Occupant health strategies
  6. Active survivability measures such as emergency generators, PV, battery backup
  7. Economic analysis
  • Downtown Revitalization Initiative Location

Project Description

The Shore Hill project, located at 9000 Shore Road in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, is a transformative affordable housing development designed by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, LLP. This nine-story, 137-unit multifamily residential building spans 111,250 square feet and serves as a critical resource for senior residents with 30% of the units designated for formerly homeless seniors. The building is designed to meet Passive House PHIUS 2021 Core standards, ensuring exceptional energy efficiency, comfort and health. Key technical features include all-electric systems, solar photovoltaic panels, triple-glazed windows, and advanced HVAC systems. Additionally, the building features green roofs, stormwater management through bioswales, and water-saving fixtures. As part of the Shore Hill Apartments complex, the new structure is contextually designed with a mix of brick and stucco finishes, providing a step back from the street and maximizing access to natural light. The project also includes extensive indoor and outdoor amenities aimed at promoting a healthy and comfortable living environment for elderly residents. The Shore Hill development reflects a commitment to both environmental and social sustainability, achieving certifications such as the 2020 Enterprise Green Communities and WELL Building Standard.

Design Team Lead
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, LLP (opens in new window)

Project Team
Developer/Owner: Jonathan Rose Companies

Early Design Support Project Scope

Funded Early Design Support studies for the Shore Hill project focused on integrating resilience and sustainability through Passive House principles, efficient building systems, and low-carbon materials. This included selecting high-performance HVAC systems, exploring concrete precast plank technologies to reduce embodied carbon, and prioritizing occupant health with strategies for improved air quality and natural light. Active survivability measures like solar panels, battery backup, and an emergency generator were also incorporated. An economic analysis was conducted to balance performance, affordability, and long-term value while ensuring environmental and health benefits.


 

 

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