Manor Falls Assocs. and Bensonwood present Red Hill at The Catskill Project

Livingston Manor, NY Manor Falls Associates and Bensonwood are redefining what it means to live in harmony with nature in the Catskills and celebrated the Red Hill, the newest completed model at The Catskill Project, on October 15. 

The Catskill Project (TCP) is a recently launched residential community in the western Catskills.  Phase 1 of TCP will include 11, high-performance homes set on over 90 scenic acres. Designed for environmentally conscious buyers following Passive House principles, these spacious two- and three-bedroom residences are carbon-neutral and all-electric, blending contemporary architecture, high-performance building design, and precision off-site construction with the enduring beauty of locally sourced natural materials. The completed home offers a tangible example of how sustainability, comfort and elevated residential design can work together as part of a single living experience.  

Led by longtime sustainability advocates Greg Hale and Peter Malik of Manor Falls Associates in partnership with architect Buck Moorhead and Bensonwood, the team is developing a residential community where rustic beauty meets Passive House performance. The project demonstrates what’s possible when traditional craftsmanship, modern technology, and regenerative principles converge. 

Designed by Buck Moorhead, a voice of the Passive House movement, and his team, the development currently includes six completed homes, one under construction and only four more lots — all designed to operate with 75–90% less energy than conventional homes. Each residence incorporates highly insulated and airtight building envelopes, high-performance triple-pane windows, 24/7 active ventilation through state-of-the-art ERVs and all-electric systems designed to substantially reduce energy demand while supporting year-round comfort, pristine indoor air quality, and durability. 

Bensonwood’s precision-engineered building systems provide the project with a repeatable approach to high-performance construction, combining controlled offsite fabrication with efficient on-site assembly and a high level of building-envelope performance.  

“The project is both humble and ambitious.  It is about simple living and respecting the surrounding nature but doing so via best-in-kind construction and truly impressive energy performance”, said Peter Malik, co-founder of The Catskill Project and principal at Manor Falls Associates.   

Red Hill also represents the latest evolution of The Catskill Project’s approach to interior design and all-electric living. The home features a JennAir induction range and integrated kitchen appliances, Fireclay Tile and lighting by Stickbulb, alongside other products and contributions from project partners and collaborators.  

The October 15 event will bring many of those partners together onsite to explore how architecture, building performance, electrification, sustainable materials, and design can work together within a completed home.  

JennAir, part of Whirlpool Corporation, will host a live induction activation throughout the afternoon, giving guests an opportunity to experience the precision and control of induction cooking firsthand. The activation also reflects the broader role of electrification in high-performance residential design, connecting JennAir’s luxury appliance experience with Whirlpool Corporation’s wider sustainability efforts. 

Representatives from Manor Falls Associates, Bensonwood, JennAir, Fireclay Tile, Ulster Savings Bank, and other project partners will be available to discuss the design, construction, financing, materials, and performance behind Red Hill.  

“Red Hill demonstrates what is possible when high-performance design is paired with a construction system built around precision, quality, and repeatability.” said Jim Bannon, project manager, Bensonwood. “The goal is to create a process capable of consistently delivering that level of performance and craftsmanship.”  

Green Builder, one of the leading trade magazines, named Red Hill as its 2026 Green Home of the Year in the Offsite Construction category. The Catskill Project’s Balsam model received the same recognition in 2024, providing two successive proof points for the collaboration between The Catskill Project and Bensonwood and their approach to panelized, high-performance residential construction.   

Together, Balsam and Red Hill demonstrate a repeatable approach to rural homebuilding that brings together design, performance, craftsmanship, and a strong connection to place. 

Red Hill at Lot 1 is currently available for purchase and will serve as the centerpiece of the October 15 presentation at The Catskill Project.