Could Passive Houses Be the Future of Home Design in Westchester?

Posted by Kendall Rocco , June 15, 2023 - Industry News

“A [passive house] is the experience of the finished product, the beauty, and the sense of well-being, in addition to the extreme energy efficiency, which really creates love for this innovation and architectural design,” says Benzing. “We believe that soon, designs based on the science of passive house will be the standard for all new construction.” Benzing’s firm, A.M. Benzing Architects, has been designing passive houses since 2008 and designed…

‘Passive House’ Buildings Boast Climate & Health Perks. Why Aren’t There More of Them?

Posted by Kendall Rocco , May 15, 2023 - Member News

"Passive house is an environmentally friendly international building standard that uses design elements like insulation, airtightness and heat recovery to consume less energy. By saving energy, buildings emit fewer greenhouse gasses and deliver lower utility bills. These constructions also boast superior air quality, producing a healthier environment for residents. “People who live in affordable housing need to be able to reap those benefits,” said Shefali Sanghvi, Dattner Architects’ director of sustainability." Read…

Sustainability in NYC Buildings, Avenue 8

Posted by Kendall Rocco , August 1, 2022 - Architects, Events, Industry News, Real Estate

  KEY TAKEAWAYS Local Law 97 – recently enacted legislation that tackles emissions from NYC’s largest carbon emitting sector – is big news. Local Law 97 is a first-of-its-kind legislation enacted as part of New York City’s 2019 Climate Mobilization Act that caps carbon emissions that large buildings can release each year without paying a penalty. The carbon emissions limits take effect in 2024 and become increasingly stringent thereafter. Buildings…