Tag: green roof
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Javits Center: The Largest Green Roof in NYC
by Shari Baitcher In New York, a city with one of the highest population densities in the U.S., every square foot is valuable. In recent years more thought has been given to the space on top of buildings. With 840,000 square feet of exhibition space occupying 6 city blocks, the Jacob K. Javits Convention…
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July Forum: Spotlight on Staten Island
What do the world’s largest landfill restoration project and New York City’s first net-zero energy school building have in common? They are just two of the notable projects currently in development on the borough of Staten Island. Join us at our July forum to learn more about the exciting green initiatives taking place in the…
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Ever thought that there might be life in the East River?
This year the Lower East Side Ecology Center will open its office and learning center at the East River Park Fireboat House. The site will contain an aquarium connected to the river to prove that “there are actually things living in the East River.” Through initiatives such as environmental education programs, greening, and composting,…
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Future Green, Green Roofing Demo
Join David Seiter of Future Green Studio, 2pm for a Green Roofing Demonstration and Presentation as he walks you through his green roofing lot. See for yourself local and adapted vegetation suited for the harsh conditions of rooftop living, and learn the basics of what is need to install your own green roof. Meet at…
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Adam’s Green Policy Round-up
Hello Everyone! My name is Adam Szlachetka. I’ll be blogging on regulatory and legislative issues that impact green building in New York City, interesting issues related to green home design in the City, and other related topics. Just to get started, there were a few notable items from this summer
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August 2008: Stormwater Infrastructure — Policy, Research, and Practice
Stormwater infrastructure issues facing NYC, with speakers Larry Levine of NRDC, Rob Crauderueff of Sustainable South Bronx, and Tim Terway of EDAW.