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SWA's Director of Accessibility Services, Peter Stratton, was interviewed on USGBC's podcast "Built for Health." The conversation takes a look at how designing with accessibility in mind is a smart sustainability move, and what the importance is in creating adaptable spaces that work for everyone.

SWA's Director of Passive House Services, Lois Arena, was interviewed alongside Deborah Moelis of Handel Architects for Passive House Accelerator.

Marc Zuluaga, CEO at Steven Winter Associates, Inc., will share how Local Law 97 and other green-focused regulations will impact your buildings - and your bottom line. Regardless of the size or type of your building, you won't want to miss this webinar - find out how these rules will impact your buildings, and how your team can prepare.

The forum is being held in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, one of the front-runner regions spearheading the transition to nZEB. The event will showcase the very best in expertise, design, case study buildings and innovative products. SWA's Lois Arena will be presenting on "Getting the Balance Right in High Performance Buildings."

Did you know that New York City is home to approximately one million people with disabilities? As we often discuss strategies for improving the built environment, it is critical that accessibility remains at the forefront of the conversation. So, in a city as big and dynamic as New York, who is tasked with ensuring the spaces we live, work and play are fair for all?

On this episode, the Buildings + Beyond team had the privilege of chatting with Victor Calise, Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of People with Disabilities (MOPD). 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. In addition, the Commissioner reminds us that we need to take a human-centered approach, not just to design, but to life.

The Next Generation Innovation Challenges support clean energy companies that want to develop, commercialize and demonstrate new technologies for HVAC systems. SWA is working with a NYS manufacturer to design and demonstrate a new system for individual heating and cooling units in hotels and multifamily buildings which is expected to reduce greenhouse emissions by 20% or more compared to conventional systems.