redefining affordable housing
through architecture & design
certified projects
As standard practice, CDS promotes attractive, sustainable, community-focused design and building practices. CDS also freqeuently submits projects to an independent third party for verification that they meet specific green building and performance measures, earning select projects certification from such recognized organizations as the U.S. Green Building Council, Earth Craft Home, Energy Star, and the National Wildlife Federation. Below is a listing of certifications earned by CDS-designed projects:
CHP Corporate Office - LEED New Construction Silver
CHP Corporate Office - LEED for Existing Buildings (in progress)
Porter Avenue Triplex - LEED for Homes (in progress)
Angel Court - EarthCraft Multifamily New Construction (in progress)
Angelwood II - EarthCraft Multifamily New Construction
College Green II - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation
Dolly Ann Apartments - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation (in progress)
Friendship Village - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation (in progress)
Hilltop Homes - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation (in progress)
Jefferson Union - EarthCraft Multifamily New Construction (in progress)
Lincoln Mews Phase 1 - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation
Lincoln Mews Phase 2 - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation
Linden Green - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation
Montross Apartments - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation
Pulaski Homes - EarthCraft Single Family New Construtction (in progress)
Rutledge Hills - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation
Spicer's Mill - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation
Victoria Ridge - EarthCraft Multifamily New Construction (in progress)
Wilson Avenue Duplex - EarthCraft Single Family New Construction, Tier II
Yorktown Square II - EarthCraft Multifamily Renovation
Cedar Hill Homes - ENERGY STAR Certification
Roanoke & Lee Street Duplexes - EnergyStar Certification
Walnut Street Green Build House - ENERGY STAR Certification (in progress)
Cedar Crest - National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat
Galax Community - National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat