Engine 16 Passive House passed its final blower door test

We're excited to share that Engine 16 recently passed its final blower door test. This was a huge step for the project, which is seeking passive house certification from the Passive House Institute. We are thankful to be working with the R. Sutton & Co. team and BLDGTYP, LLC Passive House Consultants, and we are incredibly happy to have Kevin Brennan, who implemented the air sealing on this project. The support of such an amazing…


Charlotte of the Upper West Side is in the news again

Charlotte of the Upper West Side is in the news again, and in the Wall Street Journal again! What a great feature on its clean air and the healthy living environment created inside this Passive House building. "Charlotte of the Upper West Side, a building in Manhattan that opened in 2023, has seven full-floor units, each with a private entrance. The building has airtight construction with enhanced insulation. Each unit…


AIA International – Restoring the Past, Protecting the Future: Decarbonizing Historic Buildings

Join Michael Syracuse AIA LEED AP, on March 15 for the AIA International Spring Conference Decarbonizing Construction: From Material Production to Preservative Adaptive Reuse, when I'll speak about Decarbonizing Historic Buildings! See More Event Description How can landmarked historic buildings be sensitively transformed into high-performing, energy-efficient buildings, prepared for the next century? We look to the renovation of the landmarked Rubin Hall, a New York University student residence that will…


2024 Ones to Watch Rising Stars: Cristina Rodríguez-Vázquez, FXCollaborative

“Cristina has had a pivotal role in FXCollaborative’s cultural and educational projects, from the award-winning new home for Covenant House New York to studies for The New School and the Museo de Arte de Ponce. She has also taken an active role in mentoring junior design staff.” - Michael Syracuse, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Partner at FXCollaborative. Continue Reading


The Catskill Project: Net-Zero Nirvana

One of the major appeals of buying a home in the Catskills is building a healthier, more sustainable life. The mountain air is cleaner, there’s quick access to hiking trails, biking, fishing and more, and you finally have the space to garden and keep your kitchen in a steady supply of heirloom tomatoes and squash all summer long. Continue Reading


The Hot New Luxury Good for the Rich: Air

When I stepped into John Roe’s apartment early last December, slipping off my boots at the elevator that opens into the home, it wasn’t immediately clear that people inhabited the space, let alone a child. The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath Manhattan residence looked like a showroom. Continue Reading


New construction project on Webster Avenue bringing affordable housing to the Bronx

3118 Webster Avenue has broken ground in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx! The building’s varied massing and gray and earth-toned masonry complement and activate Webster Ave’s streetscape. C+GA is working with The Doe Fund and Lettire Construction Corp. on this 11-story affordable and supportive housing project providing 109 apartments and 1,500 SF of ground-level retail space. Residents will have access to onsite supportive services, including case management, substance abuse…


C+GA’s Susan Schick Link, AIA, NCARB recently participated in two panels at New York Build Expo 2024!

C+GA’s Susan Schick Link, AIA, NCARB recently participated in two panels at New York Build Expo 2024! “Exploring the Latest Trends in Residential Interior Design” covered everything from hand-crafted, artisanal materials to AI’s impact on our design processes, while “Exploring the Role of Architectural Design in Enhancing Building Security” discussed life safety and designing secure buildings. Thanks to all the panelists for two enlightened discussions! Exploring Latest Trends in Residential…


Program – 27 International Passive House Conference 2024

The 27th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce will take place in the beau­ti­ful city of Inns­bruck, Aus­tria, on 5 and 6 April 2024 at the "Tech­nik" cam­pus of the Leo­pold Fran­zens Uni­versity. Con­fer­en­ce par­ti­cipants fur­ther­more have the op­por­tun­ity to vis­it in­spir­ing Pass­ive House pro­jects in the Inns­bruck area on 7 April 2024 and to par­ti­cip­ate in ad­di­tion­al work­shops in the run-up to the con­fer­en­ce on 3 April 2024. Learn More >…


Sustainability Report: LEED or Passive House – Which One is Right for Your Building?

Choosing which sustainable certification to pursue for your building can be difficult. Most people in the construction industry are familiar with LEED, but there has been a lot of discussion recently regarding Passive House as well. How does LEED compare to Passive House? This article looks at these two certification pathways to help you decide which is best for your building. Read More


2024 Design Trends at New York Build

Next month, Partner Julie Nelson will participate in a panel “Design Trends to Look Out for in 2024” at New York Build! 14 Feb, 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm Participants will include Rosalind Tsang, New York City Studio Director – BDP; Julie Nelson, Partner at BKSK Architecture; Elena Koroleva, Design Manager – Studio by Tishman Speyer; Sierra Sharron, Senior Associate – COOKFOX; and Mark Mini, President – John Mini. Learn…


Morris Adjmi named 2023 Designer of the Year | ICFF

We are thrilled to announce that Morris Adjmi has been recognized as ICFF’s Designer of the Year! This is a tremendous honor for Morris and the entire MA team, whose collective passion and talent are at the heart of all that the firm has accomplished. Watch the interview below and visit the news release on ICFF's website to learn more. Read More