2024-12-22T03:47:10-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/30698820/the-ridge-net-zero-energy-mixed-use-passive-house-project-gets-thumbs-up-in-philadelphia Andrew Michler 2011-12-12T17:06:33-05:00 >2011-12-12T17:23:20-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/8w/8wnbkgoqg7x3khnt.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Philadelphia just gave the go-ahead for a large mixed-use multi-family housing project that is urban friendly and energy frugal. Conceived by design/build group Onion Flats "The Ridge&rsquo; will be the largest Passive House project in the region...Vegetated roofs and greenscape will frame the plentiful public spaces within, encouraging community interaction.</p></em><br /><br /><p> Onion Flats' design won with overwhelming community approval.</p>