In New York City and beyond, fully electrified buildings play a key role in achieving a clean, resilient, and carbon neutral future. To propel the industry forward in this regard, building electrification is the subject of several recent local laws, sustainability incentives, and institutional mandates. As part of a larger strategy to combat climate change, and in combination with a commitment to provide cleaner power sources for the electric grid,…
“Ask Glen,” Ice Air’s LL97 AI Bot, Delivers Instant Clarity
Mount Vernon, NY – When you need Local Law 97 answers, you don’t have time to dig through dense regulations—you need clarity now. That’s exactly what Ice Air’s groundbreaking “Ask Glen” LL97 AI Bot delivers. Since its February launch, the bot has taken the New York real estate world by storm, offering a Lifeline for LL97 Compliance with building-specific answers to the city’s most complex decarbonization mandates. Hundreds of property professionals—developers, owners, consultants—are turning…
ROCKWOOL: Advancing fire safety: fireblocking best practices nationwide
Mass wall assemblies just got simpler and smarter
ROKWOOL NEWS: The challenge of balancing thermal performance, vapor, and air control in concrete and masonry mass wall assemblies just got simpler. And smarter. Introducing ROCKWOOL Smartrock® – the game-changing, interior continuous insulation board that's transforming how we approach mass wall design by integrating smart vapor technology for better performance and easier installation. Read More
WANT TO BRING EARTH DAY TO YOUR OFFICE?
Earth Day Initiative offers a range of opportunities to learn virtually or in person (from our experts who have been featured in media outlets like CNN, the Washington Post, and PBS) or get your hands dirty volunteering at parks, gardens, rooftop farms, or even in the office! Get in touch with the Earth Day Initiative at events@earthdayinitiative.org or by replying to this email for details on Earth Month activities we…
FXCollaborative – In The New York Times, explore the sustainable retrofit of New York University’s Rubin Hall
In The New York Times, explore the sustainable retrofit of New York University's Rubin Hall through a series of interviews with Michael Syracuse AIA LEED AP, FXCollaborative Partner; Cecil Scheib, Chief Sustainability Officer at NYU; Edwin Arnaud, building engineer; and Hayden Hyun, freshman and Rubin’s student government president: Learn More "One of the critical things with these existing buildings is getting in early and understanding the building and what it…
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects Newsletter
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects - We’ve had a busy winter, and we are eager to share our project updates, recent awards, team updates, and other office happenings! Among our highlights: ⭐The award winning renovation of the historic Harlem River Houses is complete 📜C+GA presents New York City Economic Development Corporation Mass Timber Studio findings 🏆 HELP ONE wins the Society of American Registered Architects National Design Award of Merit And…
Kingspan – Attention all graduates!
Kingspan- We’re looking for ambitious graduates to join us in: • Engineering & Operations • Technical & R&D • Commercial • Business • Finance If you love a challenge and want to make a real impact, this is your chance to help shape the future of Kingspan - while building a dynamic, exciting, and fast-paced career for yourself. Join a global, innovative, and rewarding company committed to accelerating a net-zero…
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects – Castle III Begins Construction
The groundbreaking ceremony for Castle III, a new supportive housing building, was celebrated by Partner Mark Ginsberg and Associate Christine Berry, Stanley Richards, President and CEO of The Fortune Society, and elected officials. Our second large-scale project for Fortune, Castle III will provide long-term housing solutions for justice-involved people experiencing homelessness, and low-income residents and families of East Harlem, in an 82-unit all-electric residence built to Passive House energy efficiency…
Save the Date – ASHRAE Gala 2025
ASHRAE New York City Chapter - Our annual Gala is less than TWO MONTHS away!! On Friday, April 11th, we will be honoring two individuals for their significant contributions to the Engineering industry: - Scott Frank, Managing Partners at Jaros, Baum & Bolles ... recipient of the Distinguished Service Award - Jake Canale, PE, Lead Consultant-Mechanical Engineering, at WSP, Formerly AKF ... recipient of the Rising Star Award Join us…
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Handel Architects is proud to announce that Principal Deborah Moelis has been elevated to The College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects (AIA)!
Through her work on large-scale highly sustainable buildings, Deborah has changed the building industry for the better. Her work has focused on creating solutions that are applicable to a wide range of building types, for users across all income bands. She is also a leader in sharing her expertise with her peers, the industry, and the wider community. A huge congratulations to Deborah! Learn More