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Sustainable Energy-Efficient Housing
Energy-efficient mass timber developments reduce environmental impact while creating economic freedom for residents to reinvest in our local communities.
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Heating Cost Savings
Energy cost reduction achieved through radiant floor heating compared to traditional PTAC systems. Smart design choices directly benefit residents' wallets.
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Minutes of Forest Regrowth
The time it takes North American forests to regrow enough wood for an 8-story housing project. This is why mass timber is a truly renewable construction choice.
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Dollars Saved Over 30 Years
Equivalent carbon benefit of a single 8-story mass timber housing project, demonstrates how building material choices can create measurable climate impact.
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Percent Lighter Weight
Mass timber's weight advantage over concrete construction, allows for smaller foundations and reduced seismic loads in building design.
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Cars Off the Road Annually
Equivalent carbon benefit of a single 8-story mass timber housing project, demonstrates how building material choices can create measurable climate impact.
An Upright Standard
The visible wood elements create a home-like atmosphere that helps residents feel more connected to nature, reducing stress and creating a sense of permanence often missing in traditional affordable housing.
The thoughtful design allows the building to naturally shift and settle while preserving interior finishes, eliminating common maintenance issues found in traditional construction.
Instead of disruptive, expensive window units, residents enjoy quiet, consistent temperatures that save money every month through radiant floor heating - a premium feature rarely found in affordable housing.
The continuous flooring creates a peaceful living environment by reducing noise between neighbors while making daily cleaning simpler and more effective.
How Upright Development Works
A New Standard
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Better Living
Creating Homes That Care for Working People
Our developments incorporate thoughtful features like radiant floor heating and community spaces that improve quality of life while reducing costs. Affordable housing should enhance residents' financial stability, not burden it.
Environment First
Reversing the Traditional Development Mindset
We start with environmental impact, then community benefit, then economics – not the other way around. This fundamental shift means using renewable materials like mass timber and implementing energy-efficient systems that benefit both the environment and residents.
Community Impact
Building Blocks for Local Economic Growth
When residents spend less on utilities and transportation, they have more to invest in local businesses. This creates a positive economic ripple effect that strengthens neighborhoods and helps cities thrive.
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Build up, give back, get going.
Help us transform affordable housing into an engine for a thriving environment, community, and commerce.
