Partner Darby Curtis, Appointed to the AIA Academy of Architecture Justice Knowledge Community Leadership Group

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , January 23, 2024 - Architects, Member News

Partner Darby Curtis, AIA has been appointed to the AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice Knowledge Community Leadership Group. Darby’s work on justice-informed design over the last 30 years has focused on publicly funded projects with nonprofits committed to serving those affected by the criminal justice system. Read More

Albemarle Road Retrofit Brooklyn, New York

Posted by NYPH , January 22, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

New York City has set some of the most aggressive targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the world. Its buildings, both commercial and residential, contribute to nearly 70 percent of the city’s carbon emissions. The Climate Mobilization Act of 2019 includes several bills that target buildings greater than 25,000 square feet as they are responsible for 30 percent of those emissions; the legislation mandates a 40 percent reduction…

Project Highlights – 425 Grand Concourse

Posted by NYPH , January 22, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

The largest, most advanced Passive House public-housing residence in North America to date. Won Best Overall Project award at the 2022 Phius Passive Project Design Competition. Incorporated thermal breaks to prevent thermal bridging at the terrace, rooftop trellis, entranceway canopy and sunshades. Passive House mixed-income housing high rise insulates with structural thermal breaks Award-winning Bronx housing development provides mixed-income residents with comfort, luxury, and efficiency. Learn More

Transparent, self-adhered, airtight membrane, for temporary weather protection of CLT, NLT, and Mass Timber

Posted by NYPH , January 22, 2024 - Envelope, Industry News

The rise in interest in mass timber construction (CLT, NLT, dowel laminated timber) is encouraging for those interested in viable low-carbon alternatives to concrete and steel. Pro Clima’s forward-thinking R&D Department supports this development in sustainable construction by producing innovative materials that fit leading-edge sustainable building methods. Read More

Fostering collaboration: Buildings Breakthrough

Posted by NYPH , January 22, 2024 - Industry News, Policy

Buildings Breakthrough: “Near-zero emission and resilient buildings are the new normal by 2030.” Breakthrough Agenda context At COP26 in November 2021, 45 world leaders, whose governments collectively represent over 70% of global GDP, launched the Breakthrough Agenda, aiming at strengthening international collaboration on decarbonizing high-emitting sectors (Transport, Power, Hydrogen, Steel, and Agriculture) and making clean technologies and sustainable solutions the most affordable, accessible and attractive option in all regions by 2030.…

Deep retrofit and everyone benefits

Posted by Passive House Institute , January 17, 2024 - Construction, Member News, Passive House Institute

Darmstadt, Germany. Retrofits are the key to climate protection in the building sector. To support the uptake of retrofit solutions, the Passive House Institute's 27th International Passive House Conference will take place with a focus on significantly improving the energy performance of existing buildings to the EnerPHit standard. The conference will take place from April 5 to April 7 in Innsbruck, Austria, including a Passive House specialists' exhibition. The conference…

BURNT ANGLE HOUSE

Posted by NYPH , January 16, 2024 - Architects, Member News

This new ground-up home was designed as a retirement home for two Michiganders. The goals of the project were to meet Passive House standards, while incorporating some site generated power and a greenhouse and garden, while taking advantage of a narrow view to Lake Michigan and the uniquely sloped and wooded site.  Learn More >

Stainless Steel DURUS trays mark a new era of performance in brick trays.

Posted by NYPH , January 16, 2024 - Envelope, Member News

Rainscreen Assembly and Water Management Care is taken to allow for as much egress of water and moisture management as possible. The environment for a rainscreen façade assembly can be at times wet, cold, or dry. Each DURUS tray has uniform and continuous drainage holes that will provide maximum egress of incidental moisture and water.  The two-inch-wide cavity creates continuous convection air flow within the cavity to keep components as…

Alpen Retrofit Window Project Receives Department of Energy’s Retro 30 Award

Posted by NYPH , January 16, 2024 - Envelope, Member News

Pacific Tower retrofit recognized as the 1st secondary window upgrade project in the US to achieve 30%+ building shell performance improvement. LOUISVILLE, Colo., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Alpen High Performance Products (Alpen), the leading American manufacturer of high efficiency window technologies for commercial and residential markets, today announced a retrofit project, the Pacific Tower in Vancouver, WA, as a recipient of the Department of Energy’s 2023 Retro 30 Award.…

Predevelopment Financing for Modular Passive House New Construction in East Harlem in the Bronx

Posted by Andreas Benzing , January 15, 2024 - Energy, Financial Incentives, Industry News

NYCEEC provided an approximately $3,000,000 bridge loan to Assembly OSM, an early-stage company that is focused on building highly efficient and sustainable urban new construction through innovative modular processes. NYCEEC’s loan proceeds will bridge design, engineering, and supply chain expenses during the ramp-up period prior to the anticipated construction start date at the end of Q2 2024. The development is located in East Harlem, New York and will qualify for…

Six reasons to be optimistic about the energy transition

Posted by NYPH , January 15, 2024 - Energy, HVAC, Industry News

Yes, the world is hooked on fossil fuels, but Canary Media’s experts are still hopeful about the rise of clean energy. Here’s why. By Canary Staff, 28 December 2023 The transition away from fossil fuels is a messy, frustrating and frequently uncertain story. Sometimes it seems like major change is just around the corner; other days it feels like we’re moving in the wrong direction. Read More >