by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Apr 28, 2021 | New York City, Sustainable Design
In New York City, you can add a small wind turbine on the roof of a building as a renewable energy source. There are, however, some restrictions on wind turbine size, noise, safety, and even color. Adding Wind Power in NYC Only Small Wind Turbines are Allowed...
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, Townhouses
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 Jul 12, 2020 | Houses, Sustainable Design
New home insulation is not only about insulating, but also about sealing your home. Homes need to keep the warm air in during winter and keep the cool air in during summer. This is done with insulation and air sealing. Insulation is not enough on its own. If your home...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Sep 26, 2022 | Houses, 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 | Houses, 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...