Multi Family
Habitat for Humanity Housing
New Construction
Amherst, Massachusetts
This project is the result of a unique partnering between Amherst College and the Western Massachusetts chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Amherst College donated the land to build four houses over the course of four years. Kuhn Riddle is provided the design of the prototype houses, which will be based on principals of sustainability. Super-insulated envelope and point source heating provide an economical alternative for affordable housing.
Stiebel Apartments
New Construction
Holyoke, Massachusetts
10 fully accessible units in a highly energy-efficient building provide for a sustainable and supportive community and features: the first, private green- roof system in the city that reduces stormwater runoff by 75%, ten inch super insulated walls with a rating of R60 that reduce heating and cooling loads, solar Hot Water and Radiant Heat throughout building, and 90% total energy savings over conventional construction methods.
Marsh House Condominiums
Renovation & New Construction
Amherst, Massachusetts
Renovation of existing home into two condominium units with addition of three new units of new construction.
Amity Place
New Construction
Amherst, Massachusetts
Condominium development on 12-acre, town-center site consisting of 80 dwelling units in one, two and three-bedroom configurations.
Myers Farm Condominiums
New Construction
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Part of a three phase development for a historic farm. Phase one converted the existing farm house into an administrative building for a new charter school. Phase two set up an APR with the state to put 70% of the farmland into a preserve trust that leaves the land available to local farmers. Phase three is a 39 unit condo development, geared towards owners 55 and over. The units are arranged around a courtyard and look outward into private gardens or decks, and the landscape beyond.
East Street Commons
New Construction
Hadley, Massachusetts
Bordering the Norwottock bike path, the East Street Commons introduces 32 affordable and energy efficient single-story homes to Hadley, MA. Incorporating a central “commons” area, signature to Hadley’s landscape, this 55 and older community weaves open meadow green space through a variety of 2-bedroom homes designed in New England vernacular style.
Olympia Drive
New Construction
Amherst, Massachusetts
This project, sponsored by Amherst’s Department of Community Development, aims to build about 40 affordable, energy-efficient homes on a 13-acre, town-owned parcel convenient to the town center. Kuhn Riddle, with its consultants Scapes Builders and Doucet Associates, is conducting a feasibility study of this project, intended as ‘workforce housing’. The target is to design the residences to be affordable but with very high standards of energy efficiency, approaching net-zero.
Northeast Veterans Trauma Rehabilitation Center
New Construction
Gardner, Massachusetts
A collaboration between Veteran’s Homestead, Inc. and Mount Wachusetts Community College to provide a healthy environment for veterans returning from Iraq & Afghanistan. The project includes a Therapy Building with a pool, massage, physical therapy and meeting rooms, as well as 10 duplexes for veterans & their families. 28 geothermal wells provide heat & hot water, and 8,364 square feet of PV panels provide electricity.