# Cambridge Historical Commission Awards HUHRE With Preservation Award June 10, 2025 We are excited to share that HUHRE’s projects at 5 Sacramento and 13 Kirkland Place are being honored with Cambridge Historical Commission (CHC) Preservation Awards on June 12th! The award program, initiated in 1997, honors those who conserve and protect the built environment of Cambridge. This marks a notable achievement in the HUHRE portfolio that showcases our work in both historic preservation and ambitious sustainable building standards. Please join us in congratulating the Housing team and our partners over at the Office for Sustainability for this exciting recognition and award! ## About the CHC Preservation Awards Seven project categories are eligible for Cambridge Preservation Awards: restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive use, neighborhood conservation, landscape preservation, archaeology, and education/outreach. **Award winners are selected based on the following criteria:** - Historical and architectural significance of the property - Exceptional quality of the project - Extent to which the project contributed to the preservation of the property - Impact of the project on the preservation of the city’s historic resources [ Learn more about the Cambridge Historical Commission (CHC) arrow\_circle\_right ](https://www.cambridgema.gov/historic/aboutchc) [ Learn more about 13 Kirkland and 5 Sacramento arrow\_circle\_right ](https://www.huhousing.harvard.edu/resident-information/sustainability/living) ## 13 Kirkland Place History 13 Kirkland Place, a Bracketed Italianate structure erected in 1856 by Isaac Cutler, is a notable contributor to the National Register Historic Districts. Its renovation pairs a commitment to historical preservation with a forward-thinking approach to sustainability, climate resilience, and occupant well-being. By skillfully blending rigorous design principles with cutting-edge technology, the property stands as a testament to a rich past and a sustainable future. ## 5 Sacramento Street History 5 Sacramento Street, built in 1891, is valued as a significant Queen Anne Victorian due to its high-quality design and construction. Carrying the legacy of renowned local architect, George Fogerty, this esteemed property respects its history with the preservation of the original structure while prioritizing sustainability and resiliency throughout. It maintains the external historic fabric while internally adapting to the demands of climate change and prioritizing occupant health and well-being through modern technology, rigorous design criteria, and building principles. A first of its kind renovation, it stands as a testament to honoring the past while embracing the future. ## Building a Sustainable Future Aligned with Harvard’s Sustainability Action Plan and the University’s Goal Zero for a fossil fuel-free Harvard, 5 Sacramento Street and 13 Kirkland Place are both remodeled to meet two ambitious certifications aimed at achieving an all-electric and comprehensively sustainable homes: ## Living Building Challenge Core Certification A [**holistic performance-based certification system**](https://living-future.org/lbc/basics/) administered by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), outlined by [**10 imperatives**](https://www.huhousing.harvard.edu/resident-information/sustainability/living#LBC-imperatives). After construction, there is a 12-month performance period during which energy and water reduction requirements must be met for LBC Core certification. ## Phius+2021 CORE Certification: Certified October 2023 A [**performance standard from the Passive House Institute US**](https://phmass.org/what-is-passive-house/) focused on achieving superior building performance and quality construction. Certification is guided by a set of design principles that emphasize quality, durability, health, safety, and cost-optimized conservation on the path to net-zero energy: - Continuous Insulation - Airtight Construction - Optimized Windows - Balanced Ventilation - Minimized Mechanical Systems Throughout the construction of these properties, a Phius Certified Verifier provided 3rd party quality assurance and oversight via on-site inspections and performance testing. Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)