On February 1st, the NYC Green Codes Task Force released its 111  recommendations, reflecting the expertise and input of more than 200 professionals, and covering a broad spectrum of issues that should be addressed in New York's building code.

Over the course of 2010, Urban Green will offer a number of educational programs that will dig deeper into the details of some of the most important or technically challenging proposals. These proposals will be organized within broad subject areas, such as Building Systems or Stormwater, with a distinct focus on the technical components of their implementation.

See the planned events for this series and look out for more announcements in our newsletter. Read the Executive Summary and the Full Proposals, or see news surrounding the release.

Join us for special Urban Green tours this Spring.

March 16th - Columbia University’s Faculty House is the first McKim, Mead & White building renovation project registered from LEED certification from the project's start. Built in the 1920s, Faculty House's interior redesign and restoration have been consistent with its historic significance and purpose - to provide a comfortable environment for socializing, dining and academic exchanges. Get tickets and details for this special tour.

March 10th - Join us for a special walk-through of the studios of the award-winning Democracy Now! program. Brooklyn Interiors sourced 100% of the wood in this space from managed forests, purchased all low- or no-VOC materials, and obtained products that have an abundance of post and pre-consumer recycled content. Many of the industrial elements of the original space were re-used and over 80% of construction debris was recycled through proper sorting and carting. Get tickets and details today.