Exterior of Temple Place in Cambridge’s Central Square
Designed by HMFH
Cambridge, MA – Temple Place Apartments, a 40-unit low income housing development, opened recently on a quiet residential street in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country.
Designed by Cambridge-based HMFH Architects, Temple Place is built on the site of the Cambridge YWCA’s former pool building by the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) under an agreement with the YWCA and the CHA affiliate Cambridge Affordable Housing Corporation.
The project is a model for creative collaboration among public and private partners working to deliver affordable housing close to jobs, schools and public transportation.
The team achieved Enterprise Green Communities compliance for energy conservation and sustainability
The six-story building includes a mix of one and two-family units designed to achieve certification from Enterprise Green Communities, a benchmark for sustainability and energy performance in the affordable housing sector. The apartment units feature bamboo floors, abundant daylighting, sustainable building materials, and energy and water conservation equipment.
