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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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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
Look for visible wood beams and columns instead of plain drywall ceilings. This mass timber construction creates a warm, cabin-like atmosphere while sequestering carbon and providing superior earthquake safety. It's the difference between feeling like you're in a home versus an institution.
Notice if engineering elements like soffits and deflection plates are exposed rather than hidden. When builders show their work proudly, it demonstrates confidence in construction quality and provides peace of mind about long-term safety and maintenance.
Check every room for bulky AC units taking up windows? Quality apartments use modern heating and cooling systems that are invisible and efficient. If you see PTAC (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner) units, you're looking at hundreds of dollars in unnecessary utility costs every year.
Notice if flooring flows continuously without transitions or gaps. This premium feature reduces noise between neighbors and makes cleaning easier. It's a small detail that signals big differences in construction quality and daily living experience.
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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Help us transform affordable housing into an engine for a thriving environment, community, and commerce.
