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We are pleased to announce that CAMBA Gardens Phase I and II located in Wingate, Brooklyn, has been recognized by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) as a winner of the 2018 Excellence in Affordable Housing Development award. As the sustainability and energy consultants, Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) facilitated the project’s certification under multiple energy efficiency programs, including LEED®, ENERGY STAR®, and Enterprise Green Communities®.

The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Standards Management Board has appointed Gayathri Vijayakumar of Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) to serve as Chairwoman of the RESNET Standards Development Committee 300 (SDC 300). The SDC 300’s primary function is to oversee and amend RESNET's Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System Standard, as well as provide oversight of the ANSI/RESNET/ICC Standard 301 and the ANSI/RESNET/ICC Standard 380, both of which are cited in the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

On May 30th, attendees will learn about exciting materials, design decisions and the implementation of products and technologies including the first WELL Certified office in DC! Lois Arena from SWA will be speaking about the decision making process behind the design and implementation of a Passive House project.

In order to implement Mayor Bill de Blasio’s sweeping green-building initiative and increased affordable housing goal, this panel will share the current energy efficiency practices on affordable housing projects in New York City. SWA's Director of Passive House, Lois Arena, will share her experience and knowledge of Passive House as it relates to affordable housing in NYC.

The "Aging in Place Guide for Building Owners", created through a collaboration of the New York City Department for the Aging and the American Institute of Architects New York Design for Aging Committee, recommends residential building upgrades to accommodate older tenants. By making these improvements, building owners can help residents remain in their homes as they age - safely, comfortably, and independently.

The number of multifamily residential projects targeting Passive House certification has been rising steadily over the past several years, bringing along many exciting challenges. This has been especially prevalent in New York City, where increasingly stringent energy standards and a desire for innovation have made designing to Passive House standards an attractive goal.