Empire Technology Prize

Posted by NYPH , July 16, 2024 - Events, Member News

Please join this exclusive event for the announcement of the innovative companies selected as Finalists for the $10 million Empire Technology Prize. The event will bring together leaders from the real estate, climate, and buildings sectors to introduce the Finalist companies for the first time and discuss the potential for their solutions to accelerate the decarbonization of space heating in New York’s tall buildings. When: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m.…

Embodied carbon has become a focal point in the building industry

Posted by SOCOTEC , July 16, 2024 - Events, Industry News

Embodied carbon has become a focal point in the building industry at both federal and local levels. Reducing embodied carbon emissions in the built environment positively impacts human health and mitigates climate impacts, enhancing our resiliency and safety. So how do we reduce carbon in our buildings? Join us for our virtual event hosted by AIA Miami on July 25th to discover “Embodied Carbon Strategies in Design” from our sustainability…

Webinar – Passive House Excellence: Advanced Airtightness, Thermal Bridging, and All Climate Comfort Heat Pump Technology

Posted by NYPH , July 15, 2024 - Events, Member News

This one-hour PowerPoint presentation is designed for contractors, architects, and engineering firms involved in commercial and residential building, focusing on the critical role of Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs) with air leakage prevention packages in achieving the stringent air tightness requirements of Passive House standards. Passive House, an internationally recognized building standard, emphasizes energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability, with New York Passive House leading the way in the United States…

Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Annual Conference 2024

Posted by Handel Architects LLP , July 14, 2024 - Events, Industry News

Join Principal Deborah Moelis at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Annual Conference 2024, where she will speak about the challenges of planning, designing, and delivering a fully-electric, highly-sustainable student residence, dining, and services building, Harmony Commons at Univeristy of Toronto Scarborough. Joining her will be Jennifer Adams Peffer, Campus Architect & Director Architecture, Planning & Project Development at UTSC; Stephen Donnelly, Associate Director & Practice Lead, Architecture…

Don’t miss out! NYPH is hosing a free Webinar

Posted by NYPH , July 11, 2024 - Events, Member News

Shaping the Next Generation of Passive House Tools. By Honeybee-PH This presentation will discuss some of the main challenges Passive House modelers face with our current tooling, and how advancements in technology are helping to overcome many of those issues. Read More

NYPH is pleased to announce NYSERDA as a sponsor for our symposium this year “Regenerative Metropolis”

Posted by NYPH , July 8, 2024 - Events, Member News

NYPH is pleased to announce NYSERDA as a sponsor for our symposium this year, “Regenerative Metropolis,” which will be held on September 27th. Speakers and sessions are being confirmed, and the focus will be on aligning decarbonized architecture with regenerative practices of other large systems such as agriculture, forestry, and urban planning. Please mark your calendars for what we believe will be a hopeful, visionary, and actionable event! Learn More

Another successful event hosted by Commercial Observer

Posted by Jaros, Baum & Bolles Consulting Engineers, LLP , July 3, 2024 - Events, Industry News

Another successful event hosted by Commercial Observer focusing on the theme of Exploring Innovations, Public Projects, and Shaping the Future. JB&B Partner Walter Mehl moderated a panel titled "Advancing the JFK New Terminal One P3 Post COVID" alongside distinguished panelists including Quentin Brathwaite, Director at The New Terminal One; Ty Osbaugh, Global Aviation Leader and Principal at Gensler; Hersh K. Parekh, Deputy Chief Intergovernmental Affairs at Port Authority of New…

The NYSERDA team is attending the New York Solar Energy Industries Association 2024 NYC Solar + Storage Summit.

Posted by NYPH , July 2, 2024 - Events, Member News

The NYSERDA team is attending the New York Solar Energy Industries Association 2024 NYC Solar + Storage Summit. The summit, for clean energy professionals from the public and private sectors, is a full-day conference focusing on the policies, programs, and solutions needed for NYC’s decarbonization. Scaling up distributed solar + storage deployment will be key to ensuring that this transition is affordable while presenting a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity for New…

SOCOTEC USA hosted its second Leadership Summit,

Posted by SOCOTEC , July 2, 2024 - Events, Industry News

On June 20, 2024, SOCOTEC USA hosted its second Leadership Summit, our first in virtual format, titled "Weathering the Storm," focusing on legislative, insurance, and best practices for Florida condominium associations. Industry experts provided insights into building safety regulations, strategic management before, during, and after weather-related events, and navigating all the complexities. With over 100 attendees, the event was a huge success! Our participants included senior property managers, engineers, attorneys,…

Register to join us on July 30th

Posted by Kingspan North America , June 29, 2024 - Events, Industry News

Register to join us on July 30th. Discover the future of building innovation. Choose from a series of webinars on our new lower embodied carbon products across daylighting and raised access flooring. Plus, hear from elite athletes on high-performance and wellbeing. Register Today

Recent summer heatwaves have shown just how crucial it is to minimise the risk of overheating in our homes.

Posted by Passive House Institute , June 28, 2024 - Events, Member News

Recent summer heatwaves have shown just how crucial it is to minimise the risk of overheating in our homes. As our climate continues to warm, this concern will only grow and can prove fatal in extreme cases. It's time to act and ensure we deliver safe and comfortable homes. Join Passivhaus Trust online on June 26 for the third installment of the four-part Passivhaus Social Housing 2024 series: 'Passivhaus +…