Dive into the story of Mercy Greenbrae at Marylhurst Commons in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Originally not designed as a Passive House project, this 100% affordable, 100-unit apartment building became one of the largest Passive House developments on the West Coast after the decision to pursue Phius certification midway through the design phase. Join Brian Ames, Project Manager, and Sharon Libby Eyerly, Quality Director at Walsh Construction Co., as they share insights into how the collaborative team successfully adopted Passive House principles late in the process. This success story showcases how ambitious sustainability goals can be achieved through strong partnerships and high-performance building strategies, even when challenges arise mid-project. Watch the video here.
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