Talk Description Metropolitan cities present the greatest challenge for advancing energy efficiency. Aging building stock, complex urban regulations, and the need for tenants to remain in place during renovations all create significant barriers. Using Athens, Greece, as a case study, this talk combines simulation-based analysis with real-world data to address crucial questions relevant to large cities worldwide. Passivhaus offers a clear pathway forward, yet transforming an entire city at once…
🚨 Big News from Ice Air
Ice Air Awarded DOE Grant to Build U.S. Facility in Spartanburg, SC Ice Air has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive funding through the Defense Production Act to build a new domestic manufacturing facility for cold climate and geothermal heat pumps in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Read More Why This Matters National Impact: Supports President Biden’s goal to increase U.S. production of clean energy tech under…
FXCollaborative Joins Forces with International Practice Lemay
We are thrilled to announce that we have joined forces with Lemay, an international design practice headquartered in Canada with offices around the world, to better meet the growing global demand for creative, integrated design solutions. This partnership represents a significant milestone for both firms, enhancing our geographic reach and uniting complementary expertise to address today's most pressing design challenges. Learn More
Learn from the experts at AIA25 on June 5 – 6
The AIA25 Expo is bringing together the brightest minds in architecture on June 5 – 6 in Boston, and ROCKWOOL Booth #1751 is where performance meets possibility. Explore engaging demos like our sound tunnel, fire and water displays showcasing the strengths of stone wool, and check out our sustainability zone where we focus on building a climate-resilient future. From acoustic performance to resilient wall assemblies, our experts are ready to show…
Building Resilience with Passive House
Ice Air: Geothermal’s Energy-Efficient Future In the heart of Brooklyn, an ambitious new project called Alafia is rising as a beacon of resilience, health, and sustainability. This wellness-oriented development, part of New York State’s Vital Brooklyn initiative, is set to transform over 25 acres of decommissioned public land into a thriving community hub. Ice Air’s Geothermal Heat Pumps are playing a critical step in aligning with Passive House standards used…
Milestone for Sustainable Civic Architecture
Last week, San Mateo County celebrated the official opening of 500 County Center—the first net-zero, mass timber civic building in the U.S. 🌱 Targeting LEED Platinum, this five-story building sets a new precedent for low-carbon, high-impact civic design, housing key departments and the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers—the central hub for democratic engagement. “Every decision in construction detailing and structural design was motivated by the goal of diminishing the building’s carbon…
Highmark: Rethinking DOAS: Strategies to Increase Energy Efficiency [Product Showcase]
HIGHMARK provides a "DOAS Power Rankings" section, evaluating systems based on efficiency, maintenance, indoor air quality, and controllability. The rankings consider features such as heat recovery capabilities, cost savings, energy efficiency, and environmental support. For a comprehensive understanding of these DOAS units and strategies to enhance energy efficiency, you can read the full article here: Learn More
Alafia Master Plan
Casa Celina has been chosen as a finalist by Architizer A+ Awards!
Ingui Architecture: CBS New York Highlights Passive House
Decarbonizing the built environment is imperative to mitigate the effects of climate change. For over a decade, our firm has committed to discovering actionable solutions to lower carbon emissions of our projects. We've found that Passive House construction has been the most effective method to ensure that the homes we design, primarily masonry retrofit projects, are healthy, quiet, and most importantly, low carbon. Michael Ingui recently welcomed Hannah Kliger of…
Case Study on Lowering Utility Costs in Electrified Buildings
In New York City and beyond, fully electrified buildings play a key role in achieving a clean, resilient, and carbon neutral future. To propel the industry forward in this regard, building electrification is the subject of several recent local laws, sustainability incentives, and institutional mandates. As part of a larger strategy to combat climate change, and in combination with a commitment to provide cleaner power sources for the electric grid,…
“Ask Glen,” Ice Air’s LL97 AI Bot, Delivers Instant Clarity
Mount Vernon, NY – When you need Local Law 97 answers, you don’t have time to dig through dense regulations—you need clarity now. That’s exactly what Ice Air’s groundbreaking “Ask Glen” LL97 AI Bot delivers. Since its February launch, the bot has taken the New York real estate world by storm, offering a Lifeline for LL97 Compliance with building-specific answers to the city’s most complex decarbonization mandates. Hundreds of property professionals—developers, owners, consultants—are turning…





































