Sustainability

Overview

Constructing a Sustainable Future

Christa Construction is committed to going green and staying green with our sustainable practices. We are committed to lowering the carbon emissions of our projects through construction and operations. 

To date, we have 275 units designed to meet Passive House Standards, 970 units in LEED for Homes, 3,788 units in Energy Star Programs, and 897 units in Enterprise Green Communities.

• DePaul Pan-American Square, Buffalo, NY: This 150-unit apartment complex achieved PHIUS+ 2018 Source Zero certification, meeting one of the most rigorous energy efficiency standards in the country. The project was designed and constructed to significantly reduce energy demand, improve indoor air quality, and lower long-term operational costs through a highly insulated building materials and efficient mechanical systems.
• Midvale Commons, Perinton, NY: Serving as construction manager on this 76 unit project targeting Passive House Certification, awarded $1 Million award for low carbon development through NYSERDA Building of Excellence program including all electric design to eliminate fossil fuels, solar PV for net-zero energy use, construction efficiency through panelized assemblies, and battery storage for minimized grid impact.
• West Side Homes, Buffalo, NY: A scattered site project in Buffalo, the West Side Homes is a model for sustainable infill development, including multiple Passive House buildings, and various low carbon home designs achieving net-zero building designs in multiple building types including multifamily, townhomes, and duplex buildings.