Morris Adjmi Architects participating in a Facades+ DC panel

Posted by Morris Adjmi Architects , March 21, 2024 - Architects, Envelope, Industry News

We are excited to share that MA's P Christian Bailey, AIA, SARA, LEED AP, will participate in a Facades+ DC panel alongside Andrew Christopher from Akridge and Jeffry Kerr from Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH). Join us at the Washington Plaza Hotel on Wednesday, March 20, for a full day of inspiration, networking, and industry-leading insights. Explore the complete program agenda and secure your spot NOW by registering. We hope…

Meet us at the intersection of climate resilience & social equity

Posted by Paul A. Castrucci Architects , March 20, 2024 - Architects, Energy, Industry News

Principal Grayson Jordan moderates a panel discussion on designing for climate resilience and social equity. We'd love to see our colleagues and friends there. Speakers include: Illya Azaroff, FAIA of +LAB Architect PLLC., known for building resiliency hubs worldwide. Daniel Heuberger of Dattner Architects, with deep experience in NYC affordable housing. Jennifer Bloom Leone AIA LEED, Chief Sustainability Officer of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development, leading efforts to…

Caton Flats wins 2023 National Association of Home Builders Best in American Living Platinum Award

Posted by Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PC , March 20, 2024 - Architects, Industry News, Projects

Caton Flats wins 2023 National Association of Home Builders Best in American Living Platinum Award in the Affordable, Multifamily category! This 255 unit Brooklyn development offers much needed affordable housing, office space for local community organization The Caribbean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), attended parking, the redeveloped and expanded Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace, as well as a shared commercial kitchen and design studio focused on opportunities for BIPOC entrepreneurs.…

Engine 16 Passive House passed its final blower door test

Posted by Ingui Architecture , March 15, 2024 - Architects, Industry News, Projects

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

Posted by BKSK ARCHITECTS LLP , March 13, 2024 - Architects, Industry News, Projects

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

Posted by FXCollaborative Architects LLP , March 12, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

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

Posted by FXCollaborative Architects LLP , March 11, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

“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

Posted by NYPH , February 26, 2024 - Architects, Member News, Projects

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

Posted by NYPH , February 26, 2024 - Architects, Industry News, Projects

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

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , February 26, 2024 - Architects, Industry News, News

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!

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , February 26, 2024 - Architects, Events, Industry News

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

Posted by NYPH , February 5, 2024 - Architects, Member News

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 >…