The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission announced that they will be working with the Municipal Art Society to show that greening a historic property can be completed without changes in appearance or breaking the bank.
Grimshaw Architects is currently building Via Verde, an 18-story mixed-income development that is taking solar power innovation to the next level.
New York City based architecture firm Kiss + Cathcart’s has officially opened The Lee, a LEED Silver supportive housing tower in the Lower East Side. The opening of the building, attended by city officials, neighborhood representatives, and members of the
Come celebrate the planet we call home at the Brooklyn’s Children Museum, the first LEED certified cultural institution in New York City. Learn about the amazing plants, animals and people that live here. Participate in activities to keep yourself and the
Built by architects Dana Cupkova and EPIPHYTE Lab, the Hsu House uses a slew of green building elements to create an inexpensive, ecologically sensitive, and energy efficient dwelling for a growing young family.
In November 2010, Element Hotels opened its first New York City property. The Times Square hotel is a high-performance green building.
The stunning landmark neo-Gothic Argonaut Building at Broadway and 57th Street has been awarded LEED Gold certification.
Downtown Brooklyn’s City Point development will soon be home to Dekalb Market, a flea market housed in shipping containers.
W&H Properties is renting pre-built green office space in the Empire State Building that is ready for LEED for Commercial Interiors certification.
Luxury building New York by Gehry is not seeking LEED certification, but the residential building does has a few green features, plus rent stabilized apartments.
EKO Homes Renovations is an interior/ exterior renovation company specializing in higher end environmentally friendly projects. EKO Homes engages in projects that employ sustainable and renewable methods in their design, ultimately targeting LEED Certification.
Duce Green is a division of Duce Construction Corporation, a LEED certified construction company in the tri-state area that specializes in solar energy, energy efficiency and wind energy. Duce operates as a one stop shop for technical consulting, product
The Battery Park City Branch is New York Public Library’s first LEED certified branch in Manhattan.The bright 10,000 square-foot, two-story branch houses a collection of over 23,000 items, separate reading areas for children, young adults, and adults, and
Ice Stone’s LEED certified countertop surfaces are made from 100 percent recycled glass and concrete. They aim to create a product that compares to quarried stone, while reducing glass waste in our landfills. The result is a high quality countertop which comes
Located in Times Square, The InterContinental boasts beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River and Broadway from their floor-to-ceiling windows. The 36-story hotel has 607 guest rooms, 29 luxury suites, and 10 meeting rooms. Incorporating various
Evangeline Dennie, LEED AP, AIGA, Assoc. AIA founded her LLC in 2004 as a multi-disciplinary design firm encompassing architecture, interiors and graphics, as well as consensus-driven goal setting and implementation for environmental sustainability.
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Cook+Fox Architects is a New York City studio founded by Rick Cook (architect) and Robert F. Fox, Jr. in 2003. Cook+Fox is best known for designing the Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, the first commercial high-rise designed to achieve the United
Mixing urban chic and English countryside, The Crosby Street Hotel is nestled in Soho, welcoming guests through its large window-front. Showcasing an array of plants, the lobby exhibits gorgeous and natural sunlight. The Crosby offers distinct organic seating
Using a basis of theory to spur creative ideas and innovations, the Pratt Institute prepares its students to be idea pioneers and design leaders in their respective professions. Some of its main programs include architecture, graphic design, and fine arts,
Located in the heart of Times Square, Element offers a green and chic hotel stay. As Starwood’s green trailblazer, Element is the first major hotel brand to mandate that all of its properties pursue LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum has been enriching children’s lives for more than 110 years. They host a variety of art and science exhibits, events, and educational programs that challenge children to learn about themselves, others, and the world around
The Oasis Day Camp in Central Park isn’t LEED certified and they won’t teach your kid to compost. However, they do get to spend the whole day playing outside in Central Park, with environmental and nature studies involved in the day to day activities. For
Turner Construction Company is the largest builder of green buildings in the United States. Though they aren’t solely green company, they train all of their employees in green practices and specialize in LEED certification. They have a long history of green
IMC Construction has been in business for over 30 years. They are now a construction company specializing in LEED certified products and projects. Based outside of Philadelphia, they service most of the Northern East Coast including New York State. They have
Hofstra University is located on Long Island a short train ride away from New York City. They offer a full range of LEED courses designed to teach you everything you need to know about sustainable, green building practices. It is the only continuing education
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