Green Buildings

From recycling to sustainability

As humans have begun to learn that our ecosystem is a fragile organism, capable of damage we previously believed to be repairable, we must r...

Make indoor air quality work for you

The air you breathe can have a significant impact on your health and productivity in the workplace and at home. We are constantly faced with...

Zero down energy storage - A win for owners, financiers and tenants

In January, Con Edison and NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research Development Authority) partnered to announce new incentives for energy st...

Energy practices and results watched by outsiders

Buildings in NYC and elsewhere have undergone a "complete 360", when it comes to energy practices, costs, and usage. It used to be that buil...

Fusion Architects and Majestic Solar complete "green-ovation" of EPIC Long Island office

EPIC, Extraordinary People in Care of Long Island purchased and completely "green-ovated" 1500 Hempstead Tpke., formerly occupied by Snapple...

NYSERDA makes info available on solar projects on Open NY

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made available the details for nearly 10,000 solar projects that ...

Apple Metro's new 8,500 s/f Applebee's Restaurant designed for LEED Gold

DGC Capital Contracting Corp served as the general contractor in coordination with the Sterling Interiors Group (architects), Severud Associ...

Evans joins VHB as senior environmental manager

Celeste Evans has joined VHB as senior environmental manager in the New York City office. Evans will help expand the environmental services ...

Professional Profile: Jen Stencel 2014

Name: Jen Stencel, AIA, LEED AP Title: Associate Company: Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC Location: New York, NY Birthplace: Indiana ...

Professional Profile: Brian Cabezas 2014

Name: Brian Cabezas Title: Program Manager Company: AGRION Location: 303 Fifth Ave, Suite 1105, New York, N.Y. 10016 Birthplace: Lake Ronkon...