Category: Envelope

In the wake of Flaco the owl's tragic death, many are asking how to make New York safer for birds. While the FLACO Act and Dark Skies Protection Act are important measures, Daniel Piselli AIA, LEED, CPHD urges legislators to expand their scope and strengthen their impact in a new op-ed in The Architect's Newspaper. Read More

We recently visited Donegal for a special video recording session onsite with Brian Grant from Newtownstewart Ltd and the experts from Top Drone Services. 🏗️ It was a pleasure to witness the application of our selected high-performance solutions— VARA PLUS ECO, EXOPERM MONO SA 250 membranes, and CONEXO MULTISEAL tape. These products are being utilized to push the boundaries of passive house standards in the challenging and exposed conditions near…

[videopress KqQaKDXq] It was an absolute pleasure to join the exclusive tour of The Heritage on Madison Avenue in collaboration with New York Passive House. Adler Windows was thrilled to see such an enthusiastic gathering of amazing people, all passionate about sustainable building practices and our installation... The Heritage, originally erected in 1975 under the Mitchell-Lama program, is undergoing a remarkable transformation into a carbon-neutral space. We showcased the groundbreaking…

While New Yorkers typically agree on very little, most New Yorkers do agree that there is a housing crisis, Mayor Eric Adams plans to address this crisis is to create more housing units by enabling more residential conversions of commercial office buildings. Continue Reading

“Architects and designers today must grapple with the reality that toxic materials have become ingrained in the fabric of the modern world. Our participation in this course has presented a wonderful opportunity for our team to actively engage in the issues related to this fundamental design challenge—all through the lens of social equity, material health, and lifecycle. As material specifiers, architects and designers must actively advocate for the use of…

Improve the performance of the complete building enclosure by designing from below the ground up! There’s no room for “out of sight, out of mind” thinking here. Below-grade insulation applications play an important role in the durability and comfort of commercial and residential below-grade spaces. But they also contribute to the performance goals for the whole building. Our comprehensive and interactive below-grade application guide is ready to use now. Continue…

NEW YORK (PIX11) — An affordable housing lottery is now open at a Harlem building; see if You qualify. In the heart of East Harlem, there are three buildings, all 100 % affordable housing. It is called Sendero Verde Phase II. Watch Now Architect: Handel Architects