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New York’s Path to Scaling Up Passive House
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Discover how New York is advancing sustainable architecture with Passive House standards. Learn about policy, innovation, and the strategies driving large-scale green building adoption in the city.
Baxt Ingui Receives Building Excellence Award
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Discover how Baxt Ingui’s award-winning passive house design sets new standards for energy efficiency, sustainability, and healthy living, demonstrating the benefits of the Passive House building standard.
RetrofitNY Enters Second Phase
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Discover how RetrofitNY's second phase advances energy-efficient building retrofits in New York, focusing on scalable solutions for sustainable housing upgrades and Passive House standards.
James Geppner: RetrofitNY NYSERDA
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Discover how James Geppner and RetrofitNY, supported by NYSERDA, are driving sustainable retrofits in New York. Learn about innovative passive house solutions for energy-efficient building upgrades.
Practical Retrofit Support in New York
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Discover practical retrofit support for Passive House projects in New York. Explore guidance, incentives, and resources to make sustainable building upgrades simple and cost-effective.
North American Passive House Network & Building Energy Exchange Launch Online Education Pathways
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Discover how the North American Passive House Network and Building Energy Exchange are advancing sustainable building through new online education pathways for energy efficiency and green construction practices.
Rheingold Senior Residence Balanced Passive House
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Discover how Rheingold Senior Residence achieves balanced Passive House standards for sustainable, energy-efficient senior living. Explore its innovative design and environmental benefits.
Kingsland Commons to Give New Life to Greenpoint Hospital
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Discover how Kingsland Commons is transforming the historic Greenpoint Hospital site with sustainable, passive house design, offering modern affordable housing and revitalizing the Brooklyn community.
NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round 3 Announcement and Onsite Presentation at Engine 16
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Discover the latest on NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round 3, including highlights from the onsite presentation at Engine 16. Learn about innovative sustainable building projects in New York.
DOE Funds Retrofit Technologies
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Discover how DOE funding accelerates retrofit technologies for energy-efficient buildings. Learn about government grants, sustainable innovation, and the latest trends in building retrofits.
Bethany Terraces Takes Modular to New Levels
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Discover how Bethany Terraces sets a new standard in sustainable living with advanced modular construction and Passive House principles, offering energy efficiency and innovative design in modern housing.
Comprehensive Pod Solutions on the Way
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Discover innovative, energy-efficient pod solutions for sustainable living. Explore comprehensive designs, smart technology integration, and modern trends in eco-friendly modular housing.
The A.R.T. of the reStore: Burt Street Properties
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Discover how Burt Street Properties embraced Passive House standards in their renovation. Learn about sustainable building, energy efficiency, and innovative restoration techniques in this detailed article.
Panelized Retrofits Move from Concept to Construction
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Discover how panelized retrofits are transforming sustainable building by moving from concept to construction. Learn about innovative prefab solutions for energy-efficient home upgrades and deep energy retrofits.
Buildings of Excellence Round 3 Awards Ceremony by NYSERDA
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Discover highlights from the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round 3 Awards Ceremony, showcasing innovative sustainable building projects and advancements in Passive House and energy-efficient design.
Third Round of Buildings of Excellence Award Winners Announced
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Discover the latest Passive House Buildings of Excellence award winners. Explore innovative sustainable building projects, industry insights, and trends in energy-efficient construction.
New York State Launches 4th Round of Buildings of Excellence Competition
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Discover how New York State’s 4th Buildings of Excellence Competition supports innovative, energy-efficient building projects. Learn about funding opportunities and sustainable design initiatives.
A Long-Term Investment in the Community
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Discover how passive house design offers a sustainable, energy-efficient solution that enhances community health and resilience. Learn the long-term benefits of green building investments.
NYSERDA Early Design Support Helps Two MAP Projects Explore Novel Solutions
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Discover how early design support enabled two MAP projects to explore sustainable building options and energy efficiency in Passive House design, helping optimize performance and reduce costs.
Electrification the Multifamily Passive House Way
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Discover how electrification strategies support energy-efficient multifamily Passive House projects. Explore benefits, cost savings, and sustainability best practices for modern green buildings.
Fourth Round of Buildings of Excellence Winners to Be Announced April 2
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Discover the upcoming Fourth Round winners of the Buildings of Excellence competition, highlighting sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and innovative green building practices in modern architecture.
Buildings of Excellence Round 4 Awards
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Discover the Buildings of Excellence Round 4 Awards winners, highlighting innovative sustainable architecture and energy-efficient design that set new standards for green building in the construction industry.
Buildings of Excellence Round Four Winners Announced!
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Discover the Buildings of Excellence Round Four winners, showcasing innovative sustainable architecture and passive house designs that lead the way in energy-efficient building solutions.
Ed Ettinger on Circularity and the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Project, a Buildings of Excellence Winner
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Discover how Ed Ettinger champions circularity at the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Project, a Buildings of Excellence award winner, integrating sustainable architecture and green building best practices.
Natalie Seagriff on Trauma-Informed-Design and NYSERDA's Buildings of Excellence Round 4
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Discover insights from Natalie Seagriff on trauma-informed design and sustainable architecture, plus key highlights from NYSERDA's Buildings of Excellence Round 4 in this in-depth article.
Behind the Scenes with Lois Arena and the Buildings of Excellence Round 4 Awards
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Discover insights from Lois Arena as she discusses the Buildings of Excellence Round 4 Awards, highlighting sustainable design, passive house strategies, and innovative green building trends in this exclusive behind-the-scenes article.
Sean Flynn of Curtis + Ginsburg discusses Three Arts, a NYERDA Buildings of Excellence Award Winner
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Discover how Sean Flynn of Curtis + Ginsberg discusses the award-winning Three Arts NYERDA Building, its sustainable design, and Passive House strategies shaping New York’s green architecture.
Fernando Villa and Sarah Bayer on the Carmen Villegas Apartments, a Buildings of Excellence Winner
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Discover how Fernando Villa and Sarah Bayer contributed to the award-winning Carmen Villegas Apartments, a Buildings of Excellence winner focused on sustainability and passive house design innovations.
Mark Ginsberg on 819 Grand and Round 4 of the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Competition
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Discover insights from Mark Ginsberg on the 819 Grand project and Round 4 of the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence competition, focusing on sustainable building, energy efficiency, and green innovation in New York.
Illya Azaroff on the impact of NYSERDA's Buildings of Excellence Awards Program
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Discover insights from Illya Azaroff on how NYSERDA’s Buildings of Excellence Awards program is shaping sustainable architecture and passive house standards for the future of building in New York.
Bonus Interviews from Buildings of Excellence Round 4
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Discover exclusive interviews with experts from Buildings of Excellence Round 4, exploring innovative passive house designs, sustainable building strategies, and energy-efficient construction insights.
How Healthy Housing Can Help Rebuild Lives
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Discover how healthy housing solutions promote well-being, energy efficiency, and sustainable communities. Learn how better home design can support recovery, resilience, and improved quality of life.
New York Launches Fifth Round of Buildings of Excellence Competition
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Discover how New York's fifth round of the Buildings of Excellence competition supports innovative, energy-efficient building projects and promotes sustainable construction for a greener future.
Can a WAREHOUSE be a Passive House?
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Discover if a warehouse can meet Passive House standards for energy efficiency and sustainability. Learn key design strategies, benefits, and challenges for industrial buildings today.
Refreshing a Local Icon Into Clean, Green Affordable Housing at Bank Lofts
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Discover how Bank Lofts transformed a historic local icon into clean, green, and affordable housing. Learn about sustainable design, energy efficiency, and innovative urban living solutions.
Deadline for Buildings of Excellence Submissions This Wednesday
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Don't miss your chance to participate in the Buildings of Excellence competition. Submit your sustainable building project for consideration now. Learn about requirements and how to apply.
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects Becomes Accelerator Partner
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Curtis + Ginsberg Architects is advancing sustainable architecture and energy-efficient building practices in the growing green construction movement.
NYSERDA Awards Over $29M to Aid Decarbonization Efforts in New York
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Discover how NYSERDA's $29 million funding supports decarbonization in New York, advancing clean energy initiatives, sustainable building, and climate action for a greener future statewide.
Buildings of Excellence Winners: Where Are They Now?
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Discover the latest updates on Buildings of Excellence winners. Explore where top sustainable building projects are today and learn how they continue to advance energy-efficient design and green construction.
NYSERDA Awards Nearly $7 Million to Nine High-Performance Projects Across New York
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Discover how NYSERDA awarded nearly $7 million to nine high-performance building projects across New York, advancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovative passive house construction.
Building of Excellence Award-Winner Selfhelp Expands Flushing Campus with Kissena House
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Kissena House will bring over 110 units of affordable and resilient senior housing to eastern Queens.
Creating a Safe Harbor in Newburgh
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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.
The Art of Balancing Preservation and Performance
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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.
Bringing a Syracuse Landmark Back to Life with a Regenerative Retrofit
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Three high school friends are performing a regenerative retrofit of a Syracuse landmark. Through support from agencies like NYSERDA, patience, and Passive House design, their ambitious plan is soon to become a reality.
Adapt, Evolve, Advance: Building for a Transforming World
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Reflections on the New York State Green Building Conference in Syracuse.
MAP Reports on Healthy Materials for Multifamily Construction
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Magnusson Architecture and Planning's report, “From Standard to Safe," analyzes how teams can incorporate less toxic materials into high-performance projects.
Events
NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round Five Awards
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Discover the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round Five award winners and explore innovative sustainable building projects advancing energy efficiency and resilient design in New York State.
NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round Four Awards
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Discover the winners of the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round Four Awards, highlighting innovative sustainable building projects and advancements in energy-efficient design in New York State.
Podcast
Special Event Episode: Buildings of Excellence Round 3 Awards, NYSERDA
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Zack Semke hosts short interviews after the Awards Ceremony for Round Three of the Buildings of Excellence Competition, presented by NYSERDA and AIA New York at the Center of Architecture.
Passive House Podcast Ep. 137: Sara Bayer, Magnusson Architecture and Planning
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Zack Semke interviews Sara Bayer, Associate Principal at Magnusson Architecture, discussing her journey to Passive House, the firm's award-winning projects, and upcoming senior living designs.