Checking in on the Climate Mobilization Act, Local Law 97, and the status of building decarbonization in NYC.

Posted by Rockwool , July 20, 2024 - Construction, Industry News

It was exciting to help identify the right projects and speakers for this Episode of ROCKWOOL Group's Beneath the Surface Episode and I'm so thankful for my network of amazing industry friends and family who were willing to participate and strengthen the conversation on such an important topic for not just New Yorkers, but the world. Grace Rauh - The 5BORO Institute Richard Yancey, FAIA, LEED AP - Building Energy…

TESTIMONY to CITY PLANNING Commission ON CITY OF YES FOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY from Mark Ginsberg

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , July 19, 2024 - Industry News

“These changes would be the biggest and most important single set of zoning reforms since 1961 and are an essential step for New York City to find a way out of our affordable housing crisis. They are, for people who rely on zoning to build housing, the best thing since sliced bread” said Partner Mark Ginsberg in favor of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. Click here to read…

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…

Passive Design is the Future of Architecture – New York Post

Posted by Ingui Architecture , July 15, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

Thank you to the New York Post for including us in this piece on the explosion of passive design in the United States and beyond. We've been building passive houses in New York City for a decade and have had a blast working with Passive House Accelerator since 2019, on events ranging from podcasts and videos to this past March's virtual conference, Reimagine Buildings '24. Under Zachary Semke's direction, Passive…

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…

Blue Works at the Houma Maritime Campus will be LUMCON’s new collaborative technology space

Posted by Kingspan North America , July 12, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

LUMCON's new 25,000 sq. ft. innovation hub in Houma, LA, is revolutionizing coastal and marine studies in the region! With a $14.5M boost and a cutting-edge design by EskewDumezRipple, this facility attracts top talent to study and preserve Louisiana’s eroding coast. Utilizing Kingspan’s insulated metal panels as the main vapor barrier, the architects were able to display unique facades and eye-catching accent fins that provide an artistic architectural juxtaposition among…

Urban Land Institute has announced Marcus Garvey Village Extension

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , July 7, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

Urban Land Institute has announced Marcus Garvey Village Extension as a Finalist for the 2024 Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing! This award recognizes unique yet replicable developments that offer or preserve deeper affordability. Marcus Garvey Extension Phase I was selected for modeling the sustainable development of large all-electric geothermal multifamily affordable housing. Building on the legacy of Marcus Garvey Village, the 1970s New York State Urban Development…

Buildings of Excellence Competition – Round 5 Demonstration RFP is Open!

Posted by NYPH , July 6, 2024 - Financial Incentives, Industry News

Building New York’s future today. The Buildings of Excellence Competition. The Buildings of Excellence (BOE) Competition is a $68 million competition with monetary awards distributed over five rounds. Kicked off in early 2019, the Competition recognizes and rewards the design, construction, and operation of resilient climate-friendly multifamily buildings that are healthier for residents and their communities. There are two paths to participate in the program: one for Demonstration Projects and…

Third Avenue Development is officially Phius certified!

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , July 5, 2024 - Industry News

Third Avenue Development is officially Phius certified! This innovative eight-story building, defined by a playful façade and prominent photovoltaics, provides much needed affordable residences and the Little Scholars Early Development Center to the Morrisania neighborhood. Energy efficiency measures include the use of insulated concrete forms with energy stick, a building envelope 5-10 times tighter than a standard façade, fiberglass triple pane windows, energy recovery ventilators, split heat pumps for heating…

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…