FCAD Takes the Stage at Facades+ to Share Insights On High-Performing, Sustainable Design for Affordable Housing

Recently, our Founding Principal and CEO, Scott Ginder, shared these insights at The Architect’s Newspaper Facades+ Conference in Austin, TX, where he presented on “Zilker Studios: Insulation and Electrification for High-Performance Design.” Through meticulous energy modeling and strategic selection of assemblies and systems, we were able to achieve net-zero readiness while prioritizing resident comfort and operational efficiency for this deeply affordable 110-unit project in Austin, Texas.

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New Build on The Block: Forge Craft & Foundation Communities Celebrate Completion of 110 Units of Affordable Housing at Zilker Studios in Austin

Witnessing someone walk through the doors to their new home for the first time is one of the most rewarding parts of our work. This rings true no matter what kind of project we’re building, but there’s something incredibly special about projects like Zilker Studios.

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