Winter is over but it’s effects are still taking a toll on our sidewalks. Due to New York winters, the chemicals and salt used to clear the snow from the streets damage the sidewalks. While it is necessary to clear the snow, the wear and tear of winter can do a number on our sidewalks. You’ve seen them – uneven and cracked
New York City is a place with a rich history, a buzzing atmosphere, and commanding architecture. Natives and travelers alike regularly walk past sites of historic and aesthetic value unaware of the potential that lines the block. Adaptive reuse in New York City is a viable option for those who are looking to place a new function, and get new
Located on the lower west side of Manhattan, the Fleming Smith Warehouse is situated on the southeast corner of Washington and Watts Streets in the neighborhood now known as TriBeCa. Prior to its transformation into a commercial center during the mid-19th century, TriBeCa was among the first residential neighborhoods to develop beyond the boundaries of colonial New York City, with
Today’s vegetated roof systems are not the old log cabin with a sod roof. They include a waterproofing layer, drainage, growing media, and plants. Today’s vegetated roof system, or green roof, offers many benefits. A concentration of vegetated roof systems in an urban area can reduce a city’s average temperature during the summer. A vegetated roof system can lower heating and cooling costs,
