Project
Goldfinch Lofts
Residential: Affordable Multi Family
Des Moines, IA | 2026
- 32.7K GSF
- 1 Company
About
Mass timber, efficient design, and Midwestern practicality intersect in a mixed-use affordable housing project that is climate-conscious yet still feels like home.
The development has 10,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space at street level. Above it are 28 apartments serving households earning around 30 to 80 percent of the area’s median income, with one- and two-bedroom layouts designed to balance cost control with comfort.
The project is pursuing Zero Carbon certification under the International Living Future Institute’s standards and is targeting Passive House performance through Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) criteria, along with guidance from a PHIUS-certified consultant working on the project. The building envelope relies on continuous insulation, triple-pane glazing, and a ventilation system designed in accordance with Passive House principles
Project Owner
Cutler Development
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero (Targeting)
Project Size in GSF
32.7K
Category of height
Low-Rise
Number of residential units
28
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Air-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Unspecified
On-site renewable energy
0%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
Yes
Certifications related to Energy / Carbon
ILFI Zero Carbon Certification, PHIUS
Site EUI Energy Use Intensity is the amount of energy a project uses per square foot over the course of a year. Site EUI = Annual Energy Use (kBtus) / Building(s) Area (ft²) / One Year (yr)
32.1 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Modeled
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
