Passive Voyage – The book

Posted by Passive House Institute , July 7, 2024 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Member News

After traveling through 20 countries and staying in over 45 different Passive Houses across Europe, Simone and her daughter Linnea have turned her experiences into a captivating book. Titled "Wenn Ameisen und Frauen in Eile sind..." the book is now available in most bookstores. It offers readers a glimpse into their journey, which was filled with joy, challenges, and exciting stories about the Passive Houses they visited, their owners, and…

Urban Land Institute has announced Marcus Garvey Village Extension

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , July 7, 2024 - Architects, Industry News

Urban Land Institute has announced Marcus Garvey Village Extension as a Finalist for the 2024 Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing! This award recognizes unique yet replicable developments that offer or preserve deeper affordability. Marcus Garvey Extension Phase I was selected for modeling the sustainable development of large all-electric geothermal multifamily affordable housing. Building on the legacy of Marcus Garvey Village, the 1970s New York State Urban Development…

Struggling to keep your home cool during the hot summer months?

Posted by NYPH , July 6, 2024 - Energy, Member News

Struggling to keep your home cool during the hot summer months? Without proper cooling, the summer heat can be unbearable, making your home uncomfortable and even unsafe. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is here to help eligible New Yorkers! HEAP offers a cooling assistance benefit for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner or fan to keep your home comfortably cool. Learn More

Buildings of Excellence Competition – Round 5 Demonstration RFP is Open!

Posted by NYPH , July 6, 2024 - Financial Incentives, Industry News

Building New York’s future today. The Buildings of Excellence Competition. The Buildings of Excellence (BOE) Competition is a $68 million competition with monetary awards distributed over five rounds. Kicked off in early 2019, the Competition recognizes and rewards the design, construction, and operation of resilient climate-friendly multifamily buildings that are healthier for residents and their communities. There are two paths to participate in the program: one for Demonstration Projects and…

PHI has launched a new resource: the Timber Construction Thermal Bridge Catalog

Posted by Passive House Institute , July 5, 2024 - Construction, Member News

Free for NYPH Members! The Passive House Institute recently released the Timber Construction Thermal Bridge Catalogue on Passipedia, which is now available in German. This useful catalog and tool help architects and builders estimate heat losses through thermal bridges, which is an important part of designing and modeling energy-efficient buildings. While the catalog covers typical timber construction details, significant deviations in actual construction details may require specific calculations. Learn More…

Third Avenue Development is officially Phius certified!

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects , July 5, 2024 - Industry News

Third Avenue Development is officially Phius certified! This innovative eight-story building, defined by a playful façade and prominent photovoltaics, provides much needed affordable residences and the Little Scholars Early Development Center to the Morrisania neighborhood. Energy efficiency measures include the use of insulated concrete forms with energy stick, a building envelope 5-10 times tighter than a standard façade, fiberglass triple pane windows, energy recovery ventilators, split heat pumps for heating…

In celebration of Pride Month, JB&B’s Social Awareness and Inclusion Initiative (SAII) hosted their small business in-office series

Posted by Jaros, Baum & Bolles Consulting Engineers, LLP , July 4, 2024 - Uncategorized

In celebration of Pride Month, JB&B’s Social Awareness and Inclusion Initiative (SAII) hosted their small business in-office series in our New York office yesterday with a city favorite: Baz Bagel. Baz Bagel and Restaurant is a bagel shop and lunch counter located on historic Grand Street in New York run by Bari Musacchio and Saralyn Feinberg. Baz was inspired by their half-Jewish and half-Italian family rooted in the Lower East…

Another successful event hosted by Commercial Observer

Posted by Jaros, Baum & Bolles Consulting Engineers, LLP , July 3, 2024 - Events, Industry News

Another successful event hosted by Commercial Observer focusing on the theme of Exploring Innovations, Public Projects, and Shaping the Future. JB&B Partner Walter Mehl moderated a panel titled "Advancing the JFK New Terminal One P3 Post COVID" alongside distinguished panelists including Quentin Brathwaite, Director at The New Terminal One; Ty Osbaugh, Global Aviation Leader and Principal at Gensler; Hersh K. Parekh, Deputy Chief Intergovernmental Affairs at Port Authority of New…

The NYSERDA team is attending the New York Solar Energy Industries Association 2024 NYC Solar + Storage Summit.

Posted by NYPH , July 2, 2024 - Events, Member News

The NYSERDA team is attending the New York Solar Energy Industries Association 2024 NYC Solar + Storage Summit. The summit, for clean energy professionals from the public and private sectors, is a full-day conference focusing on the policies, programs, and solutions needed for NYC’s decarbonization. Scaling up distributed solar + storage deployment will be key to ensuring that this transition is affordable while presenting a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity for New…

SOCOTEC USA hosted its second Leadership Summit,

Posted by SOCOTEC , July 2, 2024 - Events, Industry News

On June 20, 2024, SOCOTEC USA hosted its second Leadership Summit, our first in virtual format, titled "Weathering the Storm," focusing on legislative, insurance, and best practices for Florida condominium associations. Industry experts provided insights into building safety regulations, strategic management before, during, and after weather-related events, and navigating all the complexities. With over 100 attendees, the event was a huge success! Our participants included senior property managers, engineers, attorneys,…

Governor Kathy Hochul released the state’s Extreme Heat Action Plan

Posted by Andreas Benzing , July 1, 2024 - Energy, Industry News

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul released the state's Extreme Heat Action Plan aimed at addressing the health risks of extreme heat on New Yorkers. The plan, developed by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and NYSERDA, aims to coordinate interagency efforts, mitigate local impacts of extreme heat events, and prioritize state investments in disadvantaged communities who are on the frontlines of heat exposure. The plan also identifies 49 state-led actions and…