These old Brooklyn apartments got a stunning facelift—that also cut energy by 80%

Dec 21 2022 by Fast Company

Nine affordable housing buildings were retrofitted to meet ‘Passive House’ standards. The results are impressive.

At first glance, a group of affordable apartment buildings in Brooklyn looks brand new. But they’re actually nearly a century old. Their new white facades, with a sculptural design, aren’t just a cosmetic upgrade for the worn exteriors, but also part of a major retrofit that means the buildings now meet “Passive House” standards for energy efficiency. In the summer,...

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