1465 Bryant Avenue will be the first Passive House Certified residential building for the nonprofit housing provider Community Access. The 70-unit, 9-story building will be designated as affordable, supportive, and Affordable Independent Residence for Seniors (AIRS). In a combined interest in sustainability and quality housing, the building will be highly energy efficient with an emphasis on sustainably-sourced materials. Greenery will be featured in the common spaces, terrace, and rear yard. Early planning of the facade design takes cues from the neighborhood with expressive brick details.

Client: Community Access.
Agency: NYC HPD.
Program: residential (supportive, affordable, senior housing).
Size: 51,500 SF, 70 units, 9 stories.
Team: Structural: Silman. Mechanical: Loring. Civil: Hartland Engineering. Energy: AEA. Geotechnical: Mueser Rutledge.