Commissioner Calise describes the actions that he and his team have taken to help NYC become one of the most accessible big cities in the US and reminds us that we need to take a human-centered approach, not just to design, but to life.

A Look at Air-Sealing and Ventilation

From his experience as an engineer, research scientist, and physicist, Kristof describes the human psychology behind decision making and the physiological impacts associated with the built environment.

Based on lessons he's learned from certifying over 1,200 dwelling units over the past seven years, Steve discusses the top ten multifamily design mistakes being made over and over again - and how to avoid them.

Based on lessons he learned certifying over 1,200 dwelling units over the past seven years, Steve discusses the top ten multifamily design mistakes being made over and over again - and how to avoid them.

The advancement of building materials has allowed professionals to achieve new heights when constructing high-performance buildings. But, the topic of building materials is not discussed enough, and more consumers are asking important questions.

This two-part episode features an interview with Charley Stevenson, a sustainability consultant and green building entrepreneur who has devoted his career to helping others understand and implement healthier materials goals.

As we enter a new era of climate policy, we wanted to evaluate some of the efforts major cities have made along the way. How do cities compare? What improvements have they made? And where should cities start with regards to climate action?

As we continue our discussions around high-performance buildings, we would be remiss if we did not discuss the laudable endeavor that is MP Boston’s Winthrop Square – projected to be the largest Passive House office space in the world.

In this episode, Kelly sits down with SWA’s Managing Director of Multifamily Energy Services, Marc Zuluaga to learn more about what is being referred to as NYC’s Green New Deal – and what it means for NYC’s real estate market.