NYPH Board statement on dismantling Injustice and Systemic Racism

Posted by NYPH , June 19, 2020 - Uncategorized

Juneteenth 2020 at New York Passive House is one day, but the work to ensure equity, inclusion, and social justice is an ongoing endeavor. Over the last few weeks, we have felt anger, sadness and frustration. And our Black colleagues, professionals and fellow citizens have felt it much more intensely. New York Passive House will work with our community, stakeholders, and Board of Directors to support those voices who have…

Future of Cities: Urban Regeneration in a Time of Crisis

Posted by NYPH , June 17, 2020 - Uncategorized

Cities and urban areas are increasingly finding themselves on the frontlines of the global climate crisis — both as emitters of damaging greenhouse gases and in terms of their vulnerabilities to the effects of climate change. According to available statistics, buildings alone account for around one-third of global energy consumption and 20% of CO2 emissions — a number that increases to 50% in major cities. Against that backdrop and as…

Why Passive House Dormitories Are Healthier and More Energy Efficient

Posted by NYPH , June 16, 2020 - Industry News, Uncategorized

Principal Deborah Moelis held a live webcast to explain the benefits of designing to Passive House. Passive House saves on energy costs and improves student wellness. Deborah Moelis AIA, CPHD hosted a series of webinars in May that discussed the benefits of Passive House design and how it is integrated into Handel Architects’ dormitory work. Sharing case study analyses of The House at Cornell Tech, the world’s largest Passive House…

Mid-year International Passive House Open Days

Posted by NYPH , June 8, 2020 - Uncategorized

Make your building the star! Shoot a video of your Passive House project and share it with the world! Given the current circumstances require further social-distancing measures, we have adjusted the guidelines for the mid-year International Passive House Open Days. We believe that the event is an important opportunity to demonstrate the benefits of energy efficient buildings. Thus, in order to make sure no one misses out we are taking…

NYPH Internship | Social Media & Outreach Coordinator

Posted by NYPH , May 28, 2020 - Uncategorized

Gain valuable exposure to NYC’s green architecture movement by interning at New York Passive House! We are looking for an intern who is innovative, highly organized, and passionate about sustainability. You will be expected to excel in the following areas: SOCIAL MEDIA – Update social media sites including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and our website; promote upcoming events, our sponsors’ projects and products, policy updates, latest news in the Passive House…

In these super-sustainable new apartments, you may never pay a heating bill

Posted by NYPH , May 20, 2020 - News

When Sendero Verde, a 100-percent affordable apartment development in East Harlem in New York City, opens its doors in 2022, it’ll live up to its name, which means Green Path in Spanish. Within the city block where the new series of high-rise towers will stand, residents of the 361 apartments will be able to stroll through new landscaping and public spaces. A charter school will be on-site and a short…

24th International Passive House Conference makes it digital

Posted by NYPH , May 18, 2020 - Industry News

24th International Passive House Conference makes it digital Darmstadt, Germany. The 24th International Passive House Conference, planned to take place in Berlin in September this year, will now be offered as a comprehensive online conference. Presentations, workshops, the specialists’ exhibition and building tours that have always been a part of the annual Passive House Conference will remain in the programme. Virtual networking between participants will also be a highlight Passive…