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General Project Information

Architectural Credit:

Studio Co+Hab

Location: Bozeman, Montana, United States
Project Substantial Completion Date: 3/1/2025
Program type(s): Residential - Multi-Family, 2 to 4 units, Residential - Multi-Family, 5 or more units
Total Site Area (gross sq. ft): 230,868
Total Building Area (gross sq. ft): 61,329
Project substantial completion date: 3/1/2025
Climate zone: 6B
Project site: Partially previously developed
Project team: Architect: Studio Co+Hab, Erik Bonnett
Designer: Studio Co+Hab, Mathilde Berthe, Kit Frey
Engineer - Civil: Madison Engineering, Chris Budeski, Derek Dennehy
Landscape Architect: InContour, Lessa Millard, Elisa Boyd
Engineer - Structural: IMEG, Ty Monks, Erika Davis, Nathan McBride
Engineer – Mechanical & Plumbing: Consulting Design Solutions, Curt Smit, Ron Alles
Engineer – Electrical: Hyde Renewables, Tripp Hyde
Lighting Designer: Left Hand Lighting, Toby Lewis
Cohousing Development Consulting: Cohousing Solutions, Kathryn McCamant
Programming Consultant: Caddis Collaborative, Bryan Bowen
Envelope Consultant: Hone, Lucas Dupuis
Energy Consultant: Montana State University Integrated Design Lab: Jaya Mukhopadhyay, Brendan Latimer
General Contractor: CP Build, Josh Allen, Sam DesJardins,Thomas Furlong
Owner’s Rep: Bridger Shadows, Forrest Wesen
Owner’s Rep: Montana Owners Representative Services, Peter J Kachadurian
Owner Group Lead: Mark Owkes, Jane Lee Banning

Project Overview:
Bozeman Cohousing is the first net-zero energy cohousing community in the United States and Montana’s first cohousing development. Designed through a participatory process with future residents, the 43-home community integrates compact, high-performance dwellings with vibrant shared spaces that foster connection, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. The pedestrian-oriented site prioritizes walkability and social interaction while achieving all-electric, net-zero energy performance through passive design and efficient systems. Built during the COVID-19 pandemic amid rising costs, the project remained affordable through community-led decision-making. Bozeman Cohousing exemplifies how thoughtful, inclusive design can merge sustainability, affordability, and social resilience within a replicable development model.

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