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12/2/25

The Art of Balancing Preservation and Performance

The former Three Arts Clubs on Manhattan's Upper West Side is pursuing EnerPHit certification. In addition, the Building of Excellence Award-winning retrofit is finding novel way of preserving its many historic features.

Article, NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence, Retrofit, PHI, Multifamily

Jay Fox

11/24/25

Component Spotlight Recap: ROCKWOOL – Wildland Urban Interface Fires and Applicable Solutions

Ali Al Jana, Mahnaz Nikbakht, and Robert Blount of ROCKWOOL discuss strategies for improving the resilience of buildings in WUI zones.

Article, PH Component Spotlight, Insulation, Resilience

Jay Fox

11/21/25

Retrofit Resources for the Passive House Curious

Spruce up on your retrofit knowledge in advance of the Reimagine Buildings: Best of Retrofit event coming up on December 5.

Article, Retrofit

Mary James

11/14/25

Creating a Safe Harbor in Newburgh

A Round Five winner of NYSERDA's Buildings of Excellence Competition designed by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, 77 William Street will bring 46 units of affordable housing to Newburgh, NY.

NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence, Affordable Housing, Phius, Article

Jay Fox

11/6/25

California Rebuilds: Hope and Recovery in Altadena

The winners of the California Rebuilds competition have been announced. We highlight the winners and discuss how cities like Altadena are not just rebuilding but creating more resilient communities.

Article, News

Jay Fox

In addition to protecting against wildfires and offering exceptional performance, Cascadia windows also provide limitless design options to create stunning projects.

11/5/25

Cascadia Windows & Doors Component Spotlight Recap: Wildfire Resistance—Window Strategies for WUI Design

Cascadia Windows & Doors’ Technical Director Michael Bousfield talks about how the company's fiberglass windows held up against live-fire experiments.

Article, Fenestration, Resilience, Sponsored

Jay Fox

11/4/25

Built Environment Plus Hosts Annual Green Building Showcase

Held on October 30 at Boston's largest net-zero facility, One Boston Wharf Road, the award ceremony celebrated advances in green building throughout the commonwealth and beyond.

Article, News

Jay Fox