St. Peter Residential
Sustainable, Affordable Housing with Community Cultivation
2630 St Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Project Size
45,000 SF
50 Units
Project Duration
February 2020
10 Months
Owner
SBP
Architect
Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Architects
SBP partnered with Broadmoor and Entergy to unveil the first “net-zero” building in Louisiana with solar panels and batteries that fully power the homes of 50 residences. This apartment building houses mostly veterans and low-income families with energy-efficient amenities and includes interior and common exterior areas.
Recognition & Awards
2022 Excellence in Sustainability
U.S. Green Building Council
LEED Silver
U.S. Green Building Council
2022 Excellence in Construction
ABC Bayou
2021 Merit Award
American Concrete Institute
The building’s 450 photovoltaic panels send electricity to a battery system, satisfying peak demand and storing backup power.
HUD User, 2022
The building’s energy efficiency leads to utility bills that are low and consistent throughout the year, which helps residents budget their limited incomes.
HUD User, 2022
The first housing complex in the state of Louisiana to achieve net-zero energy consumption.
Eskew Dumez Ripple, 2022
When Hurricane Zeta blew through in October 2020, the solar panels and stored on-site electricity helped power the building.
SBP, 2019