We’re fostering a better building future by addressing embodied carbon’s role in climate change

Posted by NYPH , September 10, 2024 - Energy, Member News

  Building Transparency's core mission is to provide the open access data and tools necessary to enable broad and swift action across the building industry in addressing embodied carbon's role in climate change. Our premier service is the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), a free database of construction EPDs and matching building impact calculator for use in design and material procurement. Read More   Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE:  Friday, September…

Embodied Carbon Policy

Posted by NYPH , September 10, 2024 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Member News, Policy

  Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE:  Friday, September 27, 2024 TIME:  9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (EST) - Door opens at 8:45 A.M. VENUE:  Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011 Register Today 3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Embodied Carbon Policy New York City’s Embodied Carbon Strategy: New York City is leading by example through its Clean Construction and Embodied Carbon policies. This session will…

With the aim of stimulating biodiversity

Posted by NYPH , September 10, 2024 - Architects, Member News

Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE:  Friday, September 27, 2024 TIME:  9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (EST) - Door opens at 8:45 A.M. VENUE:  Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011 Register Today 2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. | Urban Projects “Earthshot” low emission construction with assemblies optimized for design-for-disassembly: Henning Larsen Architects and the Nordic developer NREP have combined forces in an “earthshot” multi-story residential project,…

Industrial Hemp Trial

Posted by NYPH , September 10, 2024 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Member News

Over the course of a four-year trial, we are exploring hemp’s powerful potential to heal soil and support farmers. Hemp, marijuana’s non-psychotropic cousin, was grown in Pennsylvania for more than 260 years as a valuable cash crop. Banned in the 1930s, hemp production became legal for research purposes in 2014. We are exploring the plant’s potential to suppress weeds, add diversity to crop rotations, and boost farmers’ bottom lines. Read…

Spaces with Positive Climate Impact

Posted by NYPH , September 10, 2024 - Envelope, Member News

We prioritize upgrades with strong social and ecological benefits to transform buildings into spaces you can be proud of for generations. Our comprehensive retrofits improve resilience while caring for people and the planet, empowering property owners. Learn More Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE:  Friday, September 27, 2024 TIME:  9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (EST) - Door opens at 8:45 A.M. VENUE:  Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York,…

Leko Labs Wins European PropTech Association Startup & Scaleup Europe Award 2023

Posted by NYPH , September 9, 2024 - Construction, Member News

Innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of change. Recognizing these transformative efforts, the European PropTech Association recently held its PropTech Startup & Scaleup Europe Awards 2023. This prestigious event brought together visionaries, entrepreneurs, and experts in the field to celebrate groundbreaking achievements in property technology. Among the standout top 3 was winners Leko Labs, a company committed to revolutionizing sustainable housing and construction. Learn More Meet Us at Regenerative…

Doughnut for Urban Development

Posted by NYPH , September 6, 2024 - Events, Member News

"Doughnut for Urban Development: A Manual" is a groundbreaking framework for scaling urban development within social and planetary boundaries. The manual aims to empower professionals with the knowledge and tools for steering the building industry towards a safe and just space for humanity, within the limits of the planet’s natural resources. From setting building targets to taking material choices - How can the Doughnut be applied in practice?   Meet…

A Sustainable Path Forward: Embodied Carbon and EPDs

Posted by Braden Kabez , September 6, 2024 - Events, Member News, Uncategorized

Passive House Network is holding a free live-online webinar with ROCKWOOL  on September 11th at 2PM ET. Along with energy conservation measures, sustainability trends are continuously becoming more robust with high focus on carbon emissions, product transparency and resiliency. Importantly, the embodied carbon impacts of building materials are becoming one of the primary measurements of a product’s sustainability. The use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) is increasing where understanding the inputs…

Circular Design & Construction

Posted by NYPH , September 4, 2024 - Events, Member News

Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE:  Friday, September 27, 2024 TIME:  9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (EST) - Door opens at 8:45 A.M. VENUE:  Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011 Register Today 3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. | Embodied Carbon Policy Circular design and construction: Reducing embodied carbon, reusing materials, and diverting waste. Developed and published Circular Design and Construction Guidelines earlier this year.

Building Certification Verification Requirements: Including Multifamily

Posted by Braden Kabez , September 3, 2024 - Member News, Training

This 3-hour course comprehensively examines project verification requirements for building certification by the international Passive House Institute. Participants will gain a critical understanding of key Passive House performance drivers and what project verification of those drivers requires and doesn’t require. Note: We encourage experienced and novice Passive House practitioners alike to attend. If you are new to Passive House or the international Passive House standards, we recommend you watch PHN’s free 1-Hour…

MASS Design Group was founded on the understanding that architecture’s influence reaches beyond individual buildings.

Posted by NYPH , August 28, 2024 - Events, Member News

Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24 DATE:  Friday, September 27, 2024 TIME:  9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (EST) - Door opens at 8:45 A.M. VENUE:  Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011 Register Today We are a team of over 130 architects, landscape architects, engineers, builders, furniture designers, makers, writers, filmmakers, and researchers representing 20 countries across the globe. We are not here merely to design buildings. We…