Join your peers on May 14 in Bend for free catered bites and engaging in-person discussion with Energy Trust of Oregon’s latest Net Zero Fellow, Maggie Harris of Holst Architecture. Maggie will share her team’s research, which establishes a practical post-occupancy evaluation methodology for affordable multifamily housing projects that explores the relationship between building performance and resident perceptions.

As communities in Central Oregon pursue interests in net‑zero development, this research offers timely insights that can help strengthen sustainable building strategies across the region.

Hear Maggie unveil her report, produced in collaboration with colleagues at Holst, which includes:

• An overview of traditional post-occupancy evaluations and why a human-centered approach is critical when assessing affordable housing projects
• Key themes that emerged from a pilot study for a permanent housing program, including resident‑identified priorities such as comfort, safety, maintenance and community connection, alongside early building‑level findings related to ventilation performance and energy use
• How this new mixed-methods approach can be applied as a practical solution for other affordable multifamily housing projects

We hope to see you there!

1.5 AIA HSW CEUs are available, pending approval.

WHEN: Thursday, May 14 4:30 – 6 p.m.

WHERE: The Breakroom 1055 “B” NW Newport Ave. Bend, OR 97703

Enjoy post-event networking at the Broken Top Bottle Shop.

About the presenter:

Maggie Harris

Senior associate, Holst Architecture

Maggie Harris is a lifelong Oregonian who currently resides in Portland. She graduated with a degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Oregon and earned a Master of Architecture, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Real Estate Development, from Tulane University. As a project manager at Holst Architecture and a Ph.D. student at Portland State University’s School of Urban Studies, she is entrenched in both housing design and research. Her research focuses on the intersections between housing and health, examining the impact of housing on the mental health and well-being of low-income populations.

During her career, she has managed a range of housing projects throughout the country, including permanent supportive, affordable, market-rate and student housing. Working across a range of geographies and project scales has helped Maggie understand the importance of distinct housing solutions tailored for specific population sets. In September 2024, Maggie joined the Oregon Housing Stability Council, which reviews and sets policy for the development and financing of affordable housing in Oregon. Maggie is also a mother of a busy toddler and is passionate about ensuring he grows up understanding that housing is a human right, as reflected by the community in which we live.