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BKSK ARCHITECTS LLP
, July 23, 2024 - Architects, Member News
Featured Job Listing: BKSK Architects is hiring a Project Architect/Project Manager in New York, New York. Check out the full listing
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Jaros, Baum & Bolles Consulting Engineers, LLP
, July 23, 2024 - Energy, Industry News
A New Way to Electrify: Heating Buildings with Ice watch now
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WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Monday announced 25 projects pitched by 30 different state, local and tribal governments that applied for $4.3 billion in grants created by the president's signature climate law. Read More >
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Clinton Hill, a 12-building co-op complex in Brooklyn Heights built in 1944, had to make energy efficiency upgrades to comply with New York City's building emissions law, Local Law 97. In order to achieve the upgrades, the project team aimed to foster a culture of training and energy efficiency among the operations and maintenance (O&M) staff. They developed a comprehensive energy efficiency training plan, thanks to the support from NYSERDA.…
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Globally, existing buildings account for approximately 30% of final energy demand and CO2 emissions. Typical renovation rates are 1-2% of the building stock per year, with an average energy use intensity (EUI) reduction of less than 15%. However, to reach sustainable development and climate targets, EUI reductions should be between 30-50%. In addition to energy and emissions conservations, building retrofits improve occupant health and comfort. In many cases, existing buildings…
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Handel Architects LLP
, July 22, 2024 - Architects, Industry News
Congrats to all of the Winthrop Center team members for winning a Green GOOD DESIGN Award from The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum Museum for Architecture and Design (quite a mouthful!). We’re hopeful that this project will move the needle forward by demonstrating that Passive House performance is possible in predominantly glass buildings. Thanks to our many partners on this project, including…
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The growing number of clean energy careers in New York State is attracting individuals with diverse skills and interests. Jobs range from building renewable energy systems, designing energy-efficient homes and buildings, as well as supporting the adoption of electric vehicles. Whether you are heading to college, entering the workforce, or planning a career change, a clean energy career could help you energize your future. Plus, there are options for free…
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BKSK ARCHITECTS LLP
, July 21, 2024 - Architects, Industry News
INTERNAL FORCES It's summer, so interns are out in full force. We're happy to have several students integrated in the studio to learn alongside their mentors! We are lucky to have their help, and we wish them the best. Pictured, Front; Mia Correa, Catinca Balasov, Gabe Dayan; Back; Vivian Li, Nicole, Sangmin Kim Learn More about BKSK
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Rockwool
, July 20, 2024 - Construction, Industry News
It was exciting to help identify the right projects and speakers for this Episode of ROCKWOOL Group's Beneath the Surface Episode and I'm so thankful for my network of amazing industry friends and family who were willing to participate and strengthen the conversation on such an important topic for not just New Yorkers, but the world. Grace Rauh - The 5BORO Institute Richard Yancey, FAIA, LEED AP - Building Energy…
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Curtis + Ginsberg Architects
, July 19, 2024 - Industry News
“These changes would be the biggest and most important single set of zoning reforms since 1961 and are an essential step for New York City to find a way out of our affordable housing crisis. They are, for people who rely on zoning to build housing, the best thing since sliced bread” said Partner Mark Ginsberg in favor of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. Click here to read…
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Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PC
, July 18, 2024 - Architects, Industry News
Watch now: Session 2 of the recent Urban Green Council Conference "Turning up the Heat (Pumps) on Hot Water" where MAP's Director of Sustainability Sara Bayer, AIA, CPHC, NCARB, LEED AP and a panel of other experts address building electrification strategies Watch Now
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Passive House Institute
, July 17, 2024 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Member News
PassiveHouse stands for healthy, comfortable living and impressive EnergyEfficiency, regardless of the regional climate. Within the last several years, Passive House has rapidly increased in popularity, with over 44,000 units certified according to the strict Passive House Institute certification criteria, representing a total floor area of 4,067,000 m² TFA (as of 07/2024). Many of these quality-assured examples are included in the Passive House database, which documents nearly 5,800 Passive House…
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