475 High Performance Building Supply: A First Look At The New 475 HQ Office

475 High Performance Building Supply invites the Passive House Accelerator community to take a tour of their new headquarters office in Brooklyn, a project made possible with funding from Empire State Development. Set to open in early 2025, the building represents a milestone in 475’s ongoing mission to transform the North American construction industry. Learn More


MAP – Check out “The Other 41: Mid-Rise Housing for a High-Rise City”

MAP Principal Brian Loughlin, AIA APA joins a panel of industry experts to discuss City of Yes zoning reforms and what they mean for the majority of New York council districts most of which have had little new development in recent years. The panel will talk about unlocking moderate density, design for mid-rise buildings and the book "The State of Housing Design 2023" featuring housing designs, trends, and ideas from around…


Partel Products in Action

Partel Products in Action at Construction Instruction Trainings We at Partel are delighted to see our products being discussed and put into practice during the top-notch training sessions delivered by Construction Instruction in the US! It’s inspiring to see the impact of hands-on training, where our high-performance building materials are featured as part of best practices for construction. Learn More  


Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Curtis + Ginsberg Architects!

By Curtis + Ginsberg Architects: Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Curtis + Ginsberg Architects! We’re thankful for our amazing staff, clients, and collaborators who share our goal of building a more sustainable and equitable future. To ring in the season, we once again hosted our annual office potluck, celebrating the diversity of our staff with delicious home-cooked meals from around the world. Learn More


Low carbon materials and sustainable technology add value in the long-term

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg:  Low carbon materials and sustainable technology add value in the long-term, says Director of Sustainability Crystal Ng in a recent interview with Engineering News-Record in “The Top 100 Green Design Firms and Contractors.” Crystal discussed the “long view” of investing in photovoltaics, rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient facade and window systems, and other sustainable measures. Read the full article: Pictured: PV system at HELP ONE 📸 photo…




Winter Freeze Warning: What You Need To Know Before Ordering

Article by 475 High Performance Supply: Pro Clima tapes and adhesives have superior properties that perform well in extreme conditions, whether it be hot, cold, wet, or dry. Water-based products can freeze, and although all products with adhesive should be stored above freezing to help ensure they perform best on a cold job site, there are 3 items that require special consideration to avoid shipping or storage through frigid temps:…


We’re thrilled to launch our bi-weekly series showcasing how Dextall Studio turns architectural dreams into tangible realities.

We're thrilled to launch our bi-weekly series showcasing how Dextall Studio turns architectural dreams into tangible realities. Join us this December to discover: Innovative Design Integration: See how Dextall Studio seamlessly blends design, fabrication, and construction. Real-World Applications: Explore diverse projects and the unique challenges they overcome. Sustainability and Efficiency: Learn how our technology promotes greener building practices. Learn More


The AchieVE-ZEB project

The AchieVE-ZEB project – Achieving Zero Emission Building Stock with Viable Educational Programmes – has officially launched! Aligned with the EU Green Deal, AchieVE-ZEB focuses on zero-emission buildings, step-by-step hashtag#renovation, hashtag#EnergyEfficient heating, and life cycle assessments. The project will develop high-quality training programmes for energy consultants, planners, and building professionals in Austria and Germany. These programmes will be piloted and refined for long-term impact and wider adoption. In October, we…



Introducing the highperformance glass roof system called the Lamilux MS78 in the USA and Canada

Introducing the highperformance glass roof system called the Lamilux MS78 in the USA and Canada - with many options to combined widths and heights - these preglazed units can efficiently form a wide array of daylighting in your project. It is made with triplepaneglass, SHGC option, thermalbridgefree and can be motorized. Please reach out to our Daylight team for a consultation, presentation or a quote. Learn More