Zoning for Decarbonization
This April, the New York City Department of City Planning proposed amendments to the city’s zoning resolution that would modernize the zoning code to make it easier to meet our climate goals....
This April, the New York City Department of City Planning proposed amendments to the city’s zoning resolution that would modernize the zoning code to make it easier to meet our climate goals....
Interest in mass timber and awareness of its advantages have exploded in recent years. But with any new construction technique comes new challenges. For mass timber, a particular concern is...
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 1-2PM EDT This session explores evolving trends in building enclosure technology and subsequent changes in energy-efficient building design, with a special focus on the role of...
Building envelopes are a crucial component of a building system, impacting energy efficiency, safety, and aesthetics. With NYC legislation in place, including Local Law 11 and Local Law 97, many building stakeholders are...
Join NESEA in Maine for a Pro Tour of the first pure mass timber commercial structures in the state: Bowdoin College’s new Barry Mills Hall and the John and Lile...
On August 19, join the young professionals of the Cross-Learning Alliance for a bike tour of some of NYC’s newest and most intriguing projects. The tour will start at the Manhattan West...
Join the March to End Fossil Fuels in New York on September 17th,* 2023! With wildfire smoke choking the air we breathe, hurricanes and floods threatening our homes, and toxic...
Design: Melinda Beck Cities such as New York are at serious risk from climate change, and have the power and responsibility to take the lead on solutions. This Symposium will...
BIG NEWS: Alpen High Performance Products is pleased to announce that we will be co-sponsoring the 2023 Passive House Network conference in Denver, Colorado.😊 Link: https://phnconference.org SAVE THE DATE: Join us online...
November 10-12, 2023 The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House and energy efficient buildings. Get in contact with current owners and learn...
Event Form Presenter: Todd Kimmel 1:Understand the impact and benefits of stone wool insulation in relation to energy efficiency and carbon emissions. 2: Identify design strategies to improve the environmental...
The first tour (House 1:The Von Mueller House in Midwood/Flatbush Area) will be offered at 11:30 AM–1:00 PM and the second tour (House 2: Park Slope House in Park Slope Area) will...