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…

NYS Guide to Inflation Reduction Act Savings

Posted by NYPH , July 13, 2024 - Financial Incentives, Member News

Summer renovations or upgrades? New York residents can use Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits to reduce the cost of home energy efficiency improvements, energy-saving renovations, and the installation of efficient heating and cooling systems. Homeowners, renters, and businesses can all benefit! Start here:

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…

Comprehensive Training Creates a Culture of Energy Efficiency at Clinton Hill Cooperative

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

Urban Green Council and the O&M staff of Clinton Hill Cooperative create and implement an energy efficiency training program. Clinton Hill Cooperative is a 12-building co-op complex built in 1944, with two “campuses” situated along Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn Heights. In order to comply with New York City’s ambitious building emissions law, Local Law 97, Clinton Hill needed to implement energy efficiency upgrades throughout their buildings. To achieve the upgrades,…

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

Passive Housing + Public Projects

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

Inspired by nature and spatial efficiency, KKH Architects design for South Korea’s extreme climate variations. With inspiring projects ranging from traditional timber Hanok homes to large-scale public facilities, the KKH Architects team has made their mark from their Mac-based practice in Seoul. Learn 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

Passive Voyage – The book

Posted by Passive House Institute , July 7, 2024 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Member News

After traveling through 20 countries and staying in over 45 different Passive Houses across Europe, Simone and her daughter Linnea have turned her experiences into a captivating book. Titled "Wenn Ameisen und Frauen in Eile sind..." the book is now available in most bookstores. It offers readers a glimpse into their journey, which was filled with joy, challenges, and exciting stories about the Passive Houses they visited, their owners, and…

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…

Struggling to keep your home cool during the hot summer months?

Posted by NYPH , July 6, 2024 - Energy, Member News

Struggling to keep your home cool during the hot summer months? Without proper cooling, the summer heat can be unbearable, making your home uncomfortable and even unsafe. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is here to help eligible New Yorkers! HEAP offers a cooling assistance benefit for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or fan to keep your home comfortably cool. Learn More

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…