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SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL
, February 11, 2025 - Events, Member News
Join Us at New York Build Expo PANEL: Back to Life: Adaptive Re-Use Regenerating Communities with Corey McCormack, AIA from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Learn More
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Passive House’s reliable and superior energy performance with its myriad of co-benefits, is the cornerstone of the architectural solutions we require to be able to thrive. It is a firm foundation upon which we can build a regenerative society that repairs ecosystems damage, and begins to again increase all life. The past few years of our “Regenerative Metropolis” symposium has included a significant focus on Passive House design as it…
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FXCollaborative Architects LLP
, February 7, 2025 - Architects, Industry News
N.Y.U. Dorm Is Retrofitted to Be Sustainable The university spent $7 million to transform the building to limit energy usage and costs, and boost the satisfaction of students. Read more
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Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PC
, February 4, 2025 - Architects, Industry News
The HPD/NYCHA Seniors First winner located at the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Houses in the Bronx, is named for the Justice’s mother Celina Baez, and offers more than 200 units of affordable senior housing. Learn more
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Paul A. Castrucci Architects
, February 3, 2025 - Construction, Industry News
Feels like just yesterday we were breaking ground alongside Brisa Builders Corp/ Brisa Builders Development LLC, but now Grace’s Place is halfway to the finish line. With our 9th floor / roof plank successfully installed, Mega Contracting Group is moving forward with interior work, and doing a bang-up job! 15 months to top-out is unheard of for a building of this scale. This marks a significant milestone toward our November…
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Braden Kabez
, January 29, 2025 - Industry News
We’re thrilled to share that our EXOPERM MONO SA 250 membrane has been successfully tested and applied in Arizona's challenging weather conditions! 🌡️ Arizona brings some of the toughest environmental factors, including: ✅ Intense Heat: Temperatures soaring above 40°C (104°F). ✅ UV Exposure: Prolonged sun exposure requires materials with exceptional UV stability. ✅ Low Humidity: Desert-like conditions that challenge the durability of building materials. ✅ High Winds: Strong gusts during…
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Energy efficiency is increasingly important in the real estate industry. Governments are increasingly regulating energy standards so energy efficient buildings will be more and more important going forward. New York City is implementing energy efficiency grades, similar to health ratings already posted in restaurant windows. Read More
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Braden Kabez
, January 10, 2025 - Hello World!
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SOCOTEC
, January 9, 2025 - Energy, Industry News
SOCOTEC USA proudly announces the acquisition of Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants, a trusted leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental services, and materials testing. This acquisition not only doubles our size in the United States, but also strengthens our presence in the western U.S., adding 16 offices across California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Utah – growing our team to over 1,300 professionals nationwide! Learn More
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Curtis + Ginsberg Architects
, December 23, 2024 - Architects, Industry News
The “Innovation Roundup” of Building Design+Construction Media’s 2024 Multifamily Annual Report explored C+GA’s use of custom Passive House window systems on projects like 4697 Third Avenue to demonstrate that energy efficient and healthy homes can be a baseline in affordable housing. “These novel double-window systems allow for AC units to be closed off and thermally isolated from the interior during winter months, resulting in energy savings, lower operational costs, and reduced…
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SOCOTEC
, December 21, 2024 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Industry News
The holiday season is in full swing at SOCOTEC USA, and our team has been spreading cheer in the best way possible! From festive holiday parties to our highly anticipated Ugly Sweater Contest, we’ve been celebrating the joy, laughter, and camaraderie that make this time of year so special. These moments remind us that it’s the people who make SOCOTEC such an incredible place to be. Thank you to every…
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Ice Air, LLC
, December 20, 2024 - HVAC, Industry News
Ice Air and Steven Winter Associates Super-efficient, compact heat pump solution that doesn’t strain the grid. BOOST: NYSERDA investment $255,000 BREAKTHROUGH: Traditional heat pump designs often require back-up electric resistance heating on cold days, which is inefficient. Ice Air, a manufacturer located in Westchester County, NY, and Steven Winter, a building efficiency consultant agency, with an office in Manhattan, commercialized a package terminal heat pump (PTHP). The PTHP avoids the…
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