Chelsea Dickens – Survive and Thrive

From the Ground Up: An Intro

August 18, 2019 Chelsea Dickens 0

The housing crisis and the change in climate is at the forefront of policy in the state of Massachusetts. The solution? Net-zero affordable housing.

Part 1: Net-zero is the New Reality for the Housing Industry

August 17, 2019 Chelsea Dickens 0

Every homeowner, advocacy group, politician and designer will have their own definition of net-zero as it relates to their own work.

Part 2: The Housing Crisis Meets Climate Crisis in Greater Boston

August 16, 2019 Chelsea Dickens 0

Property taxes and costs to developers and landlords drive the price of housing up. One solution is offering incentives to build green from the beginning.

Part 3: The Foundation for Building the Home Proves Challenging

August 15, 2019 Chelsea Dickens 0

Some communities that haven’t adopted the current stretch code in their city limits making it difficult for those homes to even begin reaching net-zero, depending on its design.

Part 4: Choosing Net-Zero Housing Can Save You Thousands

August 14, 2019 Chelsea Dickens 0

Money is not the only pay back or positive of net-zero design. Health professionals are finding that there is a positive correlation between air quality and overall health.