by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 14, 2020 | NYC Zoning, Sustainable Design
New York City is promoting energy efficiency and sustainability through new initiatives like Zone Green which provides zoning incentives for sustainable design features in buildings. The New York City Department Of City Planning made amendments to the zoning code to...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 9, 2023 | Property Development, Sustainable Design
Due to the limited space in New York, roof gardens are an increasingly popular option for many buildings in the city. Roof gardens have a number of benefits including reducing storm water runoff, increasing air quality, decreasing the urban heat island effect,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 29, 2024 | Sustainable Design
The increase magnitude of Hurricanes and Super Storms have all brought hurricane proofing and hurricane proof house design to the forefront of many architects minds. Our Architecture Firm was involved with designing and rebuilding homes destroyed by Super Storm Sandy....
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 23, 2020 | Sustainable Design
Passive House Design incorporates principles of efficiency to reduce energy needs for heating and cooling. The main focus is on insulation, air tight construction, high quality windows, energy recovery, and solar heat management. Passive House Design can be applied to...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 30, 2023 | New Building Design, Property Development, Sustainable Design
Sustainability is no longer a luxury, sustainable building design is a necessity. There are many different ways to make a building sustainable. Reducing energy needs and having renewable energy are at the core of sustainable design. Material and psychological...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 29, 2024 | Sustainable Design
A flood proof house design must be elevated above the base flood elevation allowing water to pass through below the house to prevent hydrostatic pressure on the home. There cannot be any walls, electrical, or mechanical equipment within the flood elevation. The house...