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The Catskill Project

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Location
Livingston Manor, New York
Year
2023
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
The Catskill Project is a 90-acre community of beautifully crafted, next-generation homes that actively contribute to residents' health and well-being.
The Catskill Project is a 90-acre community of beautifully crafted, next-generation homes that actively contribute to residents' health and well-being.
Homes cost an average of $630-705 per square foot, about $1.5 million for a 2300 square-foot home. Costs can vary depending on the lot’s proximity to privacy, water features, views, or a combination.
Homes cost an average of $630-705 per square foot, about $1.5 million for a 2300 square-foot home. Costs can vary depending on the lot’s proximity to privacy, water features, views, or a combination.
The homes exterior is made from geen untreated hemlock.
The homes exterior is made from geen untreated hemlock.
Each custom-built home meets Passive House principles, reducing annual energy requirements by up to 90 percent compared to a standard home. As a result, The Catskill Project will become one of the greenest, most energy-efficient single-family residential developments in the Greater New York area.
Each custom-built home meets Passive House principles, reducing annual energy requirements by up to 90 percent compared to a standard home. As a result, The Catskill Project will become one of the greenest, most energy-efficient single-family residential developments in the Greater New York area.
As the region's first carbon-neutral community, The Catskill Project offers environmentally conscious homeowners the added benefit of dramatically lowering heating, cooling, and home maintenance costs, resulting in a reduced environmental footprint.
As the region's first carbon-neutral community, The Catskill Project offers environmentally conscious homeowners the added benefit of dramatically lowering heating, cooling, and home maintenance costs, resulting in a reduced environmental footprint.
Super-insulated, airtight construction means a 70-90% reduction in annual heating and cooling demand and energy costs.
Super-insulated, airtight construction means a 70-90% reduction in annual heating and cooling demand and energy costs.
Kitchens feature floating open shelves and custom cabinetry in finished oak. Baseboards, wood trim, and some ceiling and other wood paneling are sourced from wood harvested on the property and milled locally when possible.
Kitchens feature floating open shelves and custom cabinetry in finished oak. Baseboards, wood trim, and some ceiling and other wood paneling are sourced from wood harvested on the property and milled locally when possible.
Homes feature sustainably sourced, highly durable FSC® certified Richlite black diamond countertops and an all-electric, smart appliance package supporting a fossil fuel-free lifestyle.
Homes feature sustainably sourced, highly durable FSC® certified Richlite black diamond countertops and an all-electric, smart appliance package supporting a fossil fuel-free lifestyle.
Buyers can choose from 4 unique floor plans (2 or 3 bedrooms), each sustainably designed to coexist with and complement its surroundings.
Buyers can choose from 4 unique floor plans (2 or 3 bedrooms), each sustainably designed to coexist with and complement its surroundings.
The building systems provide constant fresh and filtered airflow free of pollutants, dust, and other allergens and regulate temperature and humidity, resulting in a higher level of indoor air quality.
The building systems provide constant fresh and filtered airflow free of pollutants, dust, and other allergens and regulate temperature and humidity, resulting in a higher level of indoor air quality.
The Project sources some of the materials for home construction from the very land the homes occupy, when possible.
The Project sources some of the materials for home construction from the very land the homes occupy, when possible.
Bathrooms feature Duravit soaking tubs and fireclay tile.
Bathrooms feature Duravit soaking tubs and fireclay tile.
Triple-glazed windows, super-insulation, a continuous air barrier, and the carefully designed absence of thermal bridges significantly reduce annual energy requirements.
Triple-glazed windows, super-insulation, a continuous air barrier, and the carefully designed absence of thermal bridges significantly reduce annual energy requirements.
Bathrooms feature Kohler fixtures and hardware and fireclay tile
Bathrooms feature Kohler fixtures and hardware and fireclay tile
Passive House principles provide constant fresh airflow and regulate temperature and humidity.
Passive House principles provide constant fresh airflow and regulate temperature and humidity.
Owners have the option of installing solar panels on their houses/sites or purchasing a subscription to a community solar provider. (This option costs 5-10% less than getting one's power from NYSEG.)
Owners have the option of installing solar panels on their houses/sites or purchasing a subscription to a community solar provider. (This option costs 5-10% less than getting one's power from NYSEG.)

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Details

Square Feet
2300
Lot Size
3-6 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Smart Home Tech
Nest

Credits

Posted by
Architect
Buck Moorhead
Photographer
Pavel Bendov
Catskill Image
Publications
Green Builder
Upstate House
New York Times
Pro Builder

From WAGNER CREATIVE

The Catskill Project is the first Carbon-Neutral Community in the Catskills; a new residential development constructed using Passive House design principles situated on more than 90 acres in Livingston Manor, NY.

Greg Hale and Peter Malik, colleagues at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), forged a unique bond over their shared commitment to environmental stewardship. In their quest to redefine carbon-neutral living in a rural setting, Hale and Malik enlisted architect Buck Moorhead, a certified passive house designer since 2011, and his team at Buck Moorhead Architect for The Catskill Project. Moorhead's vision extends beyond typical passive house standards, emphasizing meticulous carbon tracking, renewable energy sources, and master craftsmanship. Together, they aim to set a new benchmark for efficiency and comfort in sustainable homesteads, encapsulating their collective aspiration to pioneer eco-friendly living in Sullivan County.

The Homes:
Each of the 11 customizable, single-family residences is situated on a 3—to 6-acre lot selected by the buyer. Buyers can choose from 4 unique floor plans (2 or 3 bedrooms), each sustainably designed to coexist with and complement its surroundings. The building systems provide constant fresh and filtered airflow free of pollutants, dust, and other allergens and regulate temperature and humidity, resulting in a higher level of indoor air quality. Triple-glazed windows, super-insulation, a continuous air barrier, and the carefully designed absence of thermal bridges significantly reduce annual energy requirements. The Project sources some of the materials for home construction from the very land the homes occupy, when possible.

The Benefits:
As the region's first carbon-neutral community, The Catskill Project offers environmentally conscious homeowners the added benefit of dramatically lowering heating, cooling, and home maintenance costs, resulting in a reduced environmental footprint. Each custom-built home meets Passive House principles, reducing annual energy requirements by up to 90 percent compared to a standard home. As a result, The Catskill Project will become one of the greenest, most energy-efficient single-family residential developments in the Greater New York area. The Catskill Project is a proud partner of NYSERDA's Build Better Homes Initiative.

The Property:
Over 40 acres of stunning woodlands will remain an untouched nature preserve, accessible via a network of hiking trails, including forests, meadows, wetlands, and waterfalls. The surrounding area features thousands of acres of Forever Wild Forest land, anchored by the vibrant village communities of Livingston Manor, Callicoon, Narrowsburg, Parksville, and Roscoe.

The Catskill Project aims to foster a symbiotic relationship between the natural, built, and regional environment, uplifting both people and place.