Buildings Of Excellence Round Four Winners

Posted by Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PC , July 30, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

The excerpt below is from: Buildings Of Excellence Round Four Winners Announced! by Jay Fox, for Passive House Accelerator The winners for the fourth round of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)’s Buildings of Excellence competition were announced this past Tuesday, April 2. Nine projects were selected, and the project teams will receive $8 million in total. The competition has awarded $58 million to sixty-five projects since…

How Rainscreen Panel functions and benefits your project

Posted by FERO Corporation , July 29, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

KORAX® RAINSCREEN PANEL is the most effective method of managing moisture in exterior wall assemblies because of the incorporation of a rain screen.  The rainscreen prevents water from entering the wall assembly from the exterior or reaching the cavity from the interior.  Water is diverted out through weep holes or dried out by the circulating air through venting. Learn More

Hitting sustainability targets with retrofits is possible with stone wool insulation.

Posted by Rockwool , July 29, 2024 - Events, Industry News

Retrofits are critical for cutting heat loss and boosting thermal comfort, especially when buildings are responsible for a whopping 30% of energy consumption. But the real game-changer lies in the materials and methods. Reaching sustainability targets used to be a challenge, but not anymore. Stone wool insulation is the champion of sustainable construction. Its inherent properties improve building performance and occupant health; stone wool insulation can endure decades of harsh…

What if a building could act like a tree ?

Posted by SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL , July 28, 2024 - Energy, Industry News

What if a building could act like a tree—capturing carbon dioxide, purifying the air, and restoring the environment? That was the question posed to readers in today’s issue of The Times newspaper by Design Partner Kent Jackson. In the op-ed, he describes how innovations in design and materials can make this concept a reality with Urban Sequoia, a radical systems-based approach to constructing resilient cities. Yet in order to realize…

What would I have done without this place?

Posted by Paul A. Castrucci Architects , July 27, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

"What would I have done without this place?" echoed through the crowd at yesterday's ABC No Rio Groundbreaking Ceremony. Known internationally as a center for political protest, avant-garde art, and community initiatives, ABC No Rio embodies the indomitable spirit of New York’s Lower East Side. Now, it has begun a new chapter with the groundbreaking of its new home. Thanks to the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the…

ROCKWOOL purchases 250 acres in Washington state, eyes West Coast expansion

Posted by Rockwool , July 26, 2024 - Construction, Industry News

Property in Walla County could become site of new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, boost production capacity of stone wool insulation. WALLULA, WA (MARCH 7, 2024) – ROCKWOOL North America today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 250 acres in Walla Walla County, Washington, with the intention to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring proprietary electric melting technology for its stone wool insulation products. The property is in the Wallula…

Troldtekt A/S, a leading manufacturer of wood-based acoustic panels, joined the Kingspan Group

Posted by Kingspan North America , July 25, 2024 - Construction, Industry News

Troldtekt A/S, a leading manufacturer of wood-based acoustic panels, joined the Kingspan Group, through acquisition, in 2022. This marked our first significant step into the acoustic category and complements our 'Completing the Envelope' strategy while expanding our bio-based offering as we look to provide a full spectrum of insulation solutions. Good levels of acoustic comfort are necessary for a great indoor climate. Learn More

NYSERDA is collaborating with the Adirondack North Country Association in our Climate Justice Fellowship Program.

Posted by NYPH , July 25, 2024 - Construction, Industry News

NYSERDA is collaborating with the Adirondack North Country Association in our Climate Justice Fellowship Program. Keeley Jock from Akwesasne, a Mohawk reservation on the border of New York State and Canada, is a Paul Smith's College alum with a B.S. in Environmental Science and is currently a fellow at the association. This article in the Times Union recently highlighted her leadership on a wetland project. 📰 https://bit.ly/3W0r2td The Climate Justice…

Exciting Opportunity Alert!

Posted by Dextall Inc. , July 24, 2024 - Industry News, Jobs

Dextall is expanding our Design Department in Lithuania and we want YOU to join our dynamic team as a Production Engineer! Contribute to project execution and product development, helping us deliver top-value solutions for our clients' buildings. This is an opportunity you won't want to miss! At Dextall, we: Put Clients First by prioritizing their needs. Embrace Sustainability in all our operations. Key Responsibilities: Prepare production drawings and technical info.…

Congrats to all of the Winthrop Center team members for winning a Green GOOD DESIGN Award

Posted by Handel Architects LLP , July 22, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

Congrats to all of the Winthrop Center team members for winning a Green GOOD DESIGN Award from The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum Museum for Architecture and Design (quite a mouthful!). We’re hopeful that this project will move the needle forward by demonstrating that Passive House performance is possible in predominantly glass buildings. Thanks to our many partners on this project, including…

It’s summer, so interns are out in full force.

Posted by BKSK ARCHITECTS LLP , July 21, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

INTERNAL FORCES It's summer, so interns are out in full force. We're happy to have several students integrated in the studio to learn alongside their mentors! We are lucky to have their help, and we wish them the best. Pictured, Front; Mia Correa, Catinca Balasov, Gabe Dayan; Back; Vivian Li, Nicole, Sangmin Kim Learn More about BKSK