Interfaith Housing Development Corporation Breaks Ground On Conservatory Apartments In Chicago With Goal Of First Passive-House Certified Affordable Housing

Interfaith Housing Development Corporation (IHDC) has broken ground on the Conservatory Apartments. Situated just north of the landmark Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, Illinois, the Conservatory Apartments will serve two populations that in need of permanent, supportive housing. Forty-three new, affordable units are targeting goals that, when achieved, would set a new standard for affordable housing. IHDC is poised to demonstrate that the Passive House Certification for large, affordable, multi-family housing projects is within reach in a Midwestern climate.

Conservatory Apartments was designed by national architecture and engineering firm HED, who has worked with IHDC before on affordable . . .