Many people are concerned about historic building preservation because they’re under the impression that all historic buildings can’t truly be restored. People are often used to the notion that buildings need to be constantly replaced rather than updated. This is a mindset that is very common in many cultures, and it is very much a cultural construction. There are buildings
New York City is the most populated city in the United States and one of the economic centers of the world. The stability and strength of its real estate is one of the many reasons why so many buyers from around the U.S. and the world have chosen to purchase homes and invest in properties throughout the city. For those
Retrofitting a roof can be challenging in New York City, especially when it comes to the city’s goals to reduce urban heat island effects. Each roof retrofit brings its own goals and challenges. Building owners may be presented with several ways to maintain their roof or go green with photovoltaic panels. The City of New York encourages building owners to
Passive House is a voluntary international building method with high standards for energy efficiency reducing its ecological footprint. Developed by Passive House Institute (PHI) in Darmstadt, Germany. It results in an highly energy efficient and exceedingly low energy building that requires little (at times no energy) for space heating and cooling. Passive house methodology make use of building orientation, massing,
