Helping housing authorities and developers alike navigate affordable housing your community will be proud of.
LIHTC, Section 8, HUD financing, and Enterprise Green Communities requirements can make designing an affordable multifamily development a challenge. No matter if you want to include affordable units to your market-rate concept, build a new affordable development, student housing, or renovate existing affordable housing, our experienced designers will walk you through the process and construction.
Affordable Housing Projects
Midland Apartments in Buena Vista Colorado
Midland Apartments in Buena Vista Colorado
EVstudio partnered with Fading West Development and the Town of Buena Vista to design innovative modular workforce housing in Buena Vista, CO. The project features two identical buildings, specifically crafted to meet the housing needs of this mountain community while providing flexible and cost-effective solutions. The modular apartment design optimizes space efficiency, offering modern, comfortable living options that blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment.
This workforce housing development reflects EVstudio’s expertise in modular architecture, providing durable and sustainable housing solutions that are both functional and affordable. Designed to withstand the unique challenges of a mountain climate, these modular units offer a high-quality living experience for residents, supporting the growth and sustainability of the local workforce. This project exemplifies our commitment to designing versatile, scalable housing that meets the needs of communities in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
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Habitat Vail Valley Adam’s Way
Habitat Vail Valley Adam’s Way
The Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley Adam’s Way project is a pioneering workforce housing initiative, marking the organization’s first modular pilot program. With 75% of the homes dedicated to employees of the Eagle County School District, this project directly addresses the critical housing needs of local workers, including teachers and school staff. Through a strong collaboration between the Town of Eagle, Eagle County, the school district, and other key partners, this development provides affordable housing solutions that support the local workforce and enhance community stability.
The impact of the Adam’s Way project was immediately evident as several teachers received the keys to their new homes, symbolizing a significant milestone in the development of workforce housing in the area. EVstudio’s involvement in this transformative project underscores our commitment to creating sustainable, functional, and affordable housing solutions that support local communities. This initiative highlights the importance of modular housing in addressing the housing crisis and demonstrates the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in meeting community needs. The Modular manufacturer was Fading West and the General Contractor was The Symmetry Companies.
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The Gauge Apartments
The Gauge Apartments
The Gauge Apartments in Durango, Colorado, showcase an innovative housing solution that combines sustainability, affordability, attractive design and modular construction. This project directly addresses Durango’s housing shortage by offering eco-friendly, high-quality living spaces at a price point that remains manageable for residents. By utilizing modular construction methods, the project not only reduced build times but also lowered labor costs, enabling the developer to pass these savings onto both the developer and the residents.
Each modular unit is prefabricated offsite by Guerdon Modular Buildings, ensuring strict quality control and minimal waste throughout the process. Once delivered to Durango, these units were efficiently assembled by the General Contractor, FCI Constructors. This modular construction approach aligns with the project’s sustainability goals, significantly reducing waste and the overall environmental impact of the build. The use of offsite construction techniques also plays a vital role in minimizing embodied carbon, a key factor in the project’s eco-friendly design.
The Gauge Apartments offer a variety of layouts to meet diverse tenant needs, with each unit designed for comfort and energy efficiency. Features include open floor plans, energy-efficient appliances, and superior insulation, which help keep utility bills low. Shared outdoor spaces and landscaped green areas further foster a sense of community, enhancing the overall living experience. Situated near a commercial activity zone, the location provides residents with easy access to neighborhood amenities. This project sets a new benchmark for affordable, sustainable housing in high-demand areas, blending efficiency, quality, and environmental responsibility.
Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity
Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity
The collaboration between EVstudio and Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity exemplifies the power of thoughtful design in addressing housing shortages while building strong, vibrant communities.
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Brynhurst
Brynhurst
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Modular AOR
Specs: 24-Unit Supportive Housing / 48 Shipping Containers / 3-Stories / 27,403 sf
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Larkspur Apartments
Larkspur Apartments
Yet another partnership with Fading West Development, EVstudio’s design for these modular workforce housing concepts in Breckenridge, CO includes 2 identical buildings for mountain community apartments. The apartment units in each building include 7 studios, 15 one-bedroom, and 5 two-bedroom, totaling 54 units in the entire area (27 per building).
Lot Size: 79,410 sf (1,823 acres)
Total Building Floor Area: 42,580 sf
Building Stories: 3
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Affordable Housing Overview
The world needs affordable housing. We will help you build it.
- Financing hurdles. There is a lot of red tape to get a project HUD, or LIHTC funded. Thankfully, we can assist you in the process with design compliance from our team of experienced designers.
- Designing with tight budgets. When every penny counts, your project will benefit from our in-house multidisciplinary teams all working together with your needs first and foremost. One A/E team working together for you, not an extraneous list of designers with their own priorities.
- Ensure efficiency of circulation. We design all projects to creatively account for required circulation, including driveways, sidewalks, stairs, elevators, and corridors.
- Create the right choice of systems. Based on decades of combined experience, we optimize structural, mechanical, and electrical systems for efficiency and functionality.
- Sustainable Design Options. Sustainability is a core strength and something we can prioritize when crafting your building designs. Whether it's energy modeling for Energy Star of C-PACE financing, we can do it all.