'08 HUD SECRETARY'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

Project Name: Universal Design/Green Affordable Housing Prototype
Location: Schenectady, N.Y.
Designer/Architect: Dave Sadowsky, Architect, Petersburg, N.Y.
Builder: J. Luk Construction Co., Schenectady, N.Y.
Developer: Better Neighborhoods, Schenectady, N.Y.
Photography: Ann Petersen, City of Schenectady, N.Y.

This LEED-certified, affordable, single-family home is the result of a partnership between the City of Schenectady, a division of HUD and two nonprofit housing  organizations that wished to develop a new prototype for the city. Located in a low-income neighborhood, it has almost 150 unique features related to renewable energy, energy conservation, green products, universal design, affordability and aesthetic sensitivity. The 1,650-square-foot home reflects the city’s historic character with its compact design, the scale of the bay windows, lintels, front porch details and use of paint and finishes.