This past Friday, Paul A. Castrucci Architects joined community leaders and partners to cut the ribbon on Bethany Terraces, a 100% affordable senior housing project in East Flatbush designed to help residents age with dignity and peace.

As NYC’s first modular Passive House building, the four-story, 57-unit all-electric senior housing project demonstrates that high-performance, affordable housing can be built at scale. By completing 60% of construction off-site, the team cut eight months from the schedule and saved $800,000 in financing costs. A 130 kW solar array powers common areas, and once the solar canopy is fully installed, Bethany will be near net-zero, helping seniors on fixed incomes manage rising energy costs.

Beyond energy efficiency, the building offers cascading terraces, a greenhouse, and a test kitchen to support resident health and community. “This is what equitable, responsible building looks like,” said Council Member Farah Louis of the 45th District. 

Paul A. Castrucci Architects thanks all partners who made this possible: Riseboro Community Partnership, NYSERDA, NYC HPD, Murray Engineering, Whitley Manufacturing, New York Engineers, Zero Energy Design, Bright Power, Briarwood Organization, and special thanks to OKO Farms and NYC Tree Pit Services for bringing the greenhouse and gardens to life. Congratulations to the residents. Welcome home.

About Paul A. Castrucci Architects
Based on the Lower East Side, Paul A. Castrucci Architects is a mission-driven firm committed to sustainable, equitable, and community-centered design.

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