NYC Enacts Legislation to Promote All-Electric Buildings

Posted by Andreas Benzing , March 16, 2022 - News, Policy

NYC is now the largest city in the U.S. to enact legislation relating to the electrification of buildings. On December 15, 2021, the NY City Council voted in support of Int. 2317A-2021, which effectively mandates the electrification of most new buildings by prohibiting the on-site “combustion of a substance that emits 25 kilograms or more of carbon dioxide per million British thermal units of energy.” Former Mayor Bill de Blasio, a…

New Acraline Roll Adhesive – Where Functionality and Performance of Flexible Airtight Connections Meet

Posted by Andreas Benzing , March 15, 2022 - Industry News

Partel upgrades the performance and functionality of the ACRALINE ROLL adhesive with new technical features, which offers a unique sealing solution of membranes for professionals in the construction of passive houses and low-energy buildings. ACRALINE ROLL is the innovative response by Partel to increased demands for adhesive solutions as an alternative to conventional air sealing technologies such as liquid adhesive. “It is a unique compound, because it combines the advantages…

Stevens Institute of Technology SU+RE House Passive House Wins Solar Decathlon 2015

Posted by NYPH , October 19, 2015 - General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, News

Congratulations to our local Solar Decathlon Team at Stevens Institute of Technology for their award-winning project the SU+RE House - combining SUstainble + REsilient architecture practices to withstand the risks of storms and rising sea levels.  The team came in first place yesterday (October 18, 2015) out of a total of 14 competitors in this year's competition.  The two local teams--SU+RE House from the Stevens Institute of Technology and DURA…

Compete in the AIANY Committee on the Environment (COTE) Awards 2015

Posted by NYPH , September 2, 2015 - Financial Incentives, General Interest - Science & Lifestyle, Real Estate, Technical

The AIANY Committee on the Environment (COTE) Awards recognizes results-oriented achievements in the urban context. Winning submissions demonstrate processes that culminate in beautiful, timeless, and measurable design. AWARDS SCHEDULE: August 5, 2015 - Launch October 9, 2015 - Submissions Due November 11, 2015 - Winners Announced December 7, 2015 - Winners Presentation ABOUT THE AIANY COTE AWARDS: The awards will further sustainable design in the architectural profession, make transparent lessons learned,…