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Jaros, Baum & Bolles Consulting Engineers, LLP
, September 1, 2024 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Industry News
JB&B Managing Partner Scott Frank speaks on HVAC system strategies to address future climate challenges in an insightful Commercial Observer article on extreme heat and its impact on buildings in New York City. Read the full article below. Read More
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PHN's Fall CPHD Course kicks off on October 10th. Students can enroll now for immediate access to materials. Students may use discount code: early-bird-fall for $100 off the CPHD training. The code expires on September 15th. Read More
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When it comes to the cost of living, thereβs no bigger single cost than housing, and the lack of affordable housing is the most acute economic problem facing our nation. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris recently laid out her plan to tackle this by encouraging the construction of 3 million new homes. Read More
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Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis β24 DATE: Β Friday, September 27, 2024 TIME: Β 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. (EST) - Door opens at 8:45 A.M. VENUE: Β Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011 Register Today We are a team of over 130 architects, landscape architects, engineers, builders, furniture designers, makers, writers, filmmakers, and researchers representing 20 countries across the globe. We are not here merely to design buildings. We…
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NYPHβs 2024 Fall symposium, βRegenerative Metropolis: Aligning with Biogenic Systems,βΒ now has a full lineup, and we are humbled by the depth of experience and wisdom the presenters will share. Architectural Record is now a Media Partner of the event, joining Passive House Accelerator. Parsons and the Healthy Materials Lab are organizing partners, and NYSERDA is a sponsor. Please see our website for the now quite full agenda, with the…
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Passive House Institute
, August 20, 2024 - International Passive House Association, Member News
outPHit is supporting the planning of deep renovation projects with its new Decision Support Tool Darmstadt, Germany. 20 August 2024. The planning phase is where all the important decisions are made before any deep renovation project is executed. outPHit is supporting building owners in this regard with its newly released Decision Support Tool. The web-based tool provides guidance on energy-efficient renovation, allowing for a comparison of various retrofit concepts as…
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FERO Corporation
, August 20, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News
We are proud to have played a role in supporting the distinctive brick design and sustainability objectives of 1 Park Point, a 13-story residential building in Brooklyn. Our FAST Thermal Bracketsβ’ provide an offset shelf angle design, substantially reducing the quantity of steel required for brickwork support compared to traditional shelf angles. This not only sped up installation and reduced costs, but also enhanced the energy efficiency of the entire…
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Last week, hundreds of entrepreneurs and industry professionals joined DOB for an information session about the new Buildings Tech Lab, a public-private initiative between the Department of Buildings and the Partnership Fund for New York City. The initiative will help to test new technologies to help the DOB improve how it regulates construction and development throughout the five boroughs. Don't worry if you missed out, as we are still accepting…
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Learn how they pushed the boundaries of sustainability to win the Distinguished Blue Ribbon for Design Excellence in the fourth round of the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence. Learn More
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Handel Architects LLP
, August 17, 2024 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Industry News
Our 619 Ponce mass timber project is wrapping up in Atlanta, and Director Ryan Lobello, AIA CPHD recently joined the Mass Timber Group Summit to talk timber. These projects have the potential to greatly reduce the carbon footprint of the building industry, and we are excited to see how the technology develops. Thank you to Mass Timber Group and ULI Colorado for hosting, and to Leif Johnson of StructureCraft for…
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Partel
, August 16, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News
It's time for a little fun before we head into the weekend! We have a mystery on our hands, and we need your keen eyes to solve it. π Take a look at this Kabseal application photo. Something's not quite right, and we bet you can spot it! Can you find the issue? π Post your guesses in the comments below! Let's see who can solve this riddle first. π…
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Dextall Inc.
, August 15, 2024 - Construction, Industry News
Originally posted on The Foam You See Around Construction Sites: Why You Should Care and How to Take Action (dextall.com) Imagine walking down your neighborhood street, enjoying the fresh air, when you notice small white foam particles scattered across the ground near a construction site. These bits of foam may seem harmless, but they are far from it. These particles are a byproduct of Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)…
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