Partel Introduces EXOPERM MONO SA 250 – Advanced Self-Adhesive Monolithic Membrane

Posted by NYPH , January 21, 2022 - Industry News, Member News, Products

November 26, 2021   With EXOPERM™ MONO SA 250, Partel brings an advanced self-adhesive breathable membrane, based on proven Monolithic Technology, designed for external and internal applications within the low-energy building sector. The increasing use of offsite construction methods demonstrates the commitment of the low-energy construction sector to the adoption of new technologies. Whether we are focusing on residential developments, commercial constructions, or public buildings, to help ensure high-quality durable structures,…

Carbon-Neutral Community of Passive Homes Coming to New York

Posted by NYPH , January 7, 2022 - Industry News, Member News, Projects

By: Quinn Purcell, Utopia Associate Editor, Dec. 02, 2021 The Catskill Project aims to deliver 90 acres of single family homes in “one of the most energy efficient residential developments in the Greater New York Area,” according to project leaders. The Passive House design team behind The Catskill Project officially completed the first carbon-neutral model home in Livingston Manor, N.Y. Photo courtesy Marcus Brooks The future of residential development is…

COP26

Posted by NYPH , November 4, 2021 - Member News, Policy

Text by: George Kontaroudis, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CPHD These coming weeks are perhaps the most politically important for the future of humanity. That's because COP26, which is held in Glasgow, is in session. While the UN holds annual conferences on climate change, some are more important than others. COP26 is important because this year the delegates are planning to finalize the ‘Paris Rulebook’, or the rules needed to implement…

30 years old ˗ more relevant than ever!

Posted by NYPH , October 6, 2021 - Member News

Darmstadt/Wuppertal, Germany. Passive House is celebrating its 30th birthday – and is more  relevant than ever before. The 25th International Passive House Conference demonstrated how important it is to implement climate protection in buildings on a large scale. The Passive House Institute moderated the anniversary conference live in the Historic Town Hall of Wuppertal, for the participants it took place online. The research institute emphasised the key role that energy…

Call for 2021-2023 NYPH Board Members Candidate Applications

Posted by NYPH , September 16, 2021 - Industry News, Member News

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Dear Esteemed NYPH Supporter, We are excited to announce that our 2021-2023 Board Elections are here! Do you have a vision to change the landscape of New York's built environment? Here's your chance! NYPH is looking for fresh ideas and strong leadership to head the organization starting Fall 2021. Successful applications will be determined by a members-only election. Click here to submit your application for the 2021-2023 NYPH Board Member…

Europe’s first uninhabitable Capital

Posted by NYPH , September 9, 2021 - Member News, News

I recently read a piece in the New York Times that shocked me. The article was about the fires that raged all over Greece last month and it posited the idea that “Athens could become Europe’s first uninhabitable capital city.” In the wake of the fires, the Greek government stated that the climate crisis is upon us. Joe Biden said the same thing just this week after visiting hurricane-ravaged parts…

Project Spotlight: Casa Celina, Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC

Posted by NYPH , August 3, 2021 - Member News, Projects

Location: Bronx, NY Client: JASA, Xenolith, Kretchmer Companies Type: Affordable Senior Housing Size: 136,000 SF Units: 205 The winning RFP proposal for NYCHA’s Sotomayor Houses in the Soundview section of the Bronx (and named in honor of the Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s mother, Celina Baez) this 16-story building will offer affordable senior units. Approximately 3,350 square feet of community space will be accessible to NYCHA residents and the surrounding community. The…

How Windows Make (or Break) Wall Performance, Illustrated

Posted by NYPH , June 21, 2021 - Member News, Sponsor, Windows/Doors

The thermal performance of your building’s walls is only as strong as the weakest link, and windows are too often that weak link. Even if you’ve gone to great lengths to build a super-insulated high performance wall, if you poke that wall full of holes, then plug those walls with mediocre windows, you will get a poorly-performing wall. Bad windows will ruin the best wall assemblies. Conversely, good windows can…

Designing the ‘Perfect Wall’ | Partel Tech Knowledge Series

Posted by NYPH , June 17, 2021 - Envelope, Member News

The third episode in this series brings technical information on key layers in designing a perfect wall system. Construction evolved, and energy-efficient buildings now require proper sequencing to control the inside from the outside. Hugh Whiriskey, Technical Director of Partel, approaches the critical roles and properties of the four essential control layers: rain, air, vapor, and thermal in this session. Learn more about: What is the Perfect Wall and the…

Happy Birthday, Passive House !

Posted by NYPH , June 2, 2021 - Industry News, International Passive House Association, Member News

Passive House now 30 years old –pioneering work paves the way for energy efficiency Darmstadt, Germany. Passive House is celebrating its 30th birthday this year!Starting as an experiment,great credit can be given to this pioneering project by Professor Wolfgang Feist: at a time when only very few people thought about climate protection, it paved the way for energy efficiency in buildings. Today, the Passive House Standard has been implemented throughout…

Today is an AIR QUALITY ACTION DAY

Posted by NYPH , May 26, 2021 - Member News

Re-thinking your transportation choices can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make New York's air healthier. Today is an AIR QUALITY ACTION DAY Do Your Part: Your Choices Make A Difference! Use sustainable transportation options like telework, walking or biking. Combine trips for your essential trips. Refuel after dark to prevent releasing pollutants into the air that react with sunlight. Don’t top off your tank. Doing so could damage your…