The future of sustainable multifamily housing in cold climates may be residing in two retrofitted student apartment buildings on Syracuse University’s South Campus. The buildings—part of the ambitious Sustainable South Campus project—now serve as real-world testbeds for state-of-the-art energy efficiency technology.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Building Construction (ABC) Initiative and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the project combines prefabricated insulated wall panels, high-performance windows and doors, real-time monitoring and next-gen HVAC systems to significantly cut energy use while improving indoor air quality and occupant comfort.
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