Tonight at Knoll: The Changing NYC Streetscape
Join us tonight at the Knoll Showroom to learn about the recently released New York City Street Design Manual. The broad scope of this important document has the potential to transform one of the most visible, important and yet undervalued aspects of New York City: the public streetscape. The manual applies contemporary, progressive design to the public realm while balancing transportation, community and environmental needs. Presented by Margaret Newman, Chief of Staff to NYC Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan. Tickets available here.
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Energy Code Changes: What the Design Team Needs to Know: Session 1
October 26th at Center for Architecture
Starting this month, the NYC Department of Buildings will require that all projects submitted for approval include calculations to demonstrate compliance with the NYS Energy Code. Find out what you need to know. Details here.
AIA HSW/SD 1.5
New York City Before Europe
October 27th at The New York Academy of Sciences
Join Dr. Eric W. Sanderson of the Wildlife Conservation Society and author of Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City and Charles C. Mann, author of 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus for a moderated discussion of the landscape of New York City prior to European settlement. Details here.
Fall Membership Meeting
October 29th at the 3Form Showroom
Please join us for the Fall Quarterly Member Meeting, hosted by 3Form. A great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and get an update on chapter activities. Open to Urban Green current, past, and future members, so bring your friends! Details here.
Oppositions: Is the Grass Really Greener?
November 2nd at Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, Diker Pavilion
Green Roofs have been touted as the solution to various environmental ills. Some believe that less expensive and less complicated alternatives, like White Roofs (reflective roof coatings) and Blue Roofs (rooftop stormwater retention), are just as effective. How do the performance characteristics of these options compare? The inclusion of thought leaders from both sides promises a lively debate. Cocktails 6:00pm, Discussion 6:30pm, Q&A 7:30pm. Details here.
AIA HSW/SD: 1.5
Tour: Green Townhouse
November 5 at 243 East 82nd Street
Built in 1915, this 3,970 square foot building is one of only a few single family projects in New York City pursuing LEED for Homes certification. Innovative strategies include rainwater harvesting for landscaping, improvements to the building envelope, and a predicted 40% energy savings. Details here.
Career Fair - Presented by EGB
December 5 at The Wasserman Center for Career Development, NYU The third annual Career Fair will take place on December 5. Presented by Emerging Green Builders, the Fair is both a recruiting event and corporate showcase highlighting the activities and achievements of high-performance, environmentally responsible companies while connecting students and young professionals with esteemed architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate firms. Details here.
HOPE FADES FOR COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE TREATY
TEAM GERMANY REPEATS SOLAR DECATHLON WIN
A SUSTAINABLE VISION FOR 42ND STREET
A GREEN SOUP KITCHEN GROWS IN BROOKLYN
NUDGING RECYCLING FROM LESS WASTE TO NONE
7 TRAIN SAFARI
INCREASING ACCESS TO NYC WATERWAYS
A SUSTAINABLE UTOPIA STRUGGLES FORWARD IN COLUMBIA
FEMA TRAILER TRANSFORMED | 
