Tenants at the Center: An Equitable Path to Building Decarbonization
Case studies and policy recommendations that focus on passing strong tenant protections to prevent rent increases and displacement stemming from building decarbonization efforts.
Multifamily
Multifamily housing in the United States represents a significant portion of U.S. homes, with 12 percent of the country—almost 18.5 million households and close to 38 million residents—renting housing in buildings with five or more units. And yet, many multifamily buildings are inefficient, preventing owners and managers, governments, efficiency implementers, residents, and financiers from reaping a wide range of economic and environmental benefits. IMT’s work includes exploring how public policy and programs, alongside changes in real estate ownership and management, can change this. Check out our multifamily-specific resources below.
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SoCal Fires and Generational Resilience: A 5th Gen Chicana’s Reflection
Taping up my 93 year old grandma’s windows with duct tape and reposting mask mutual aid efforts was not on my 2025 bingo card. But here we are, another wildfire, another scramble to limit smoke inhalation, and another time I wonder if it was always this hard to live in Southern California. The land is … Continued
ACEEE Summary Study Research: Building Performance Standards and Compliance Tools
IMT’s research tells you what you need to know about BPS and compliance.
IMT Joins 80 Advocates Calling for FHFA Action on Energy Codes to Lower Housing Costs
Consumer, energy, housing, health, manufacturing, and environmental groups urge FHFA action on affordability, mortgage risk, safety
How We Can Transform Buildings To Better Serve People And Communities
Each of us has a role to play in making buildings sustainable, equitable, and resilient.
The Evolution of Building Efficiency: An Interview with Alan Miller
Departing board member Alan Miller reflects on how the sustainable buildings sector has changed
How We Build Better Affordable Housing
A second blog from board member Bomee Jung addresses building better affordable housing
Rethinking Affordable Housing and Energy Equity
Bomee Jung recently joined IMT’s board and in this interview, she shares her perspectives on equity, energy and affordability.
IMT 2020 Annual Report
One year into a decade that demands critical, widespread action, IMT’s annual report pauses to take stock of how we pushed for higher-performing buildings in 2020.
Bringing Green Leases to Multifamily Buildings
The Green Lease Leader program is expanding to include multifamily buildings.