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‘Spending Through the Roof’ Air Leakage Report

This report examines heat loss in NYC multifamily high-rises due to poorly sealed elevator shafts. Simple upgrades could reduce annual carbon emissions by 40,000 metric tons and save building owners $20M in annual heating costs. [Download]

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New York City buildings at sunset
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New York City buildings at sunset

Oversizing VRF Systems Will Cost You in Equipment and Energy

In a DOE-sponsored study, SWA uncovered why one VRF system used six times less electricity per square foot than another across two similar high-rise apartment buildings in New York City.
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Rendering of the exterior of building 7 at night at Northland Newton Development
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Rendering of the exterior of building 7 at night at Northland Newton Development

Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge

For the MassCEC and BE+ Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge, SWA optimized structural design and reduced reliance on concrete and steel for Building 7 at Northland Newton Development in Newton, MA.
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Building Innovation Hub: Decarbonization Resources for Washington DC

SWA has supported the Building Innovation Hub since its inception in 2019, and we continue to develop resources and share expertise to help break down local BEPS and net zero mandates and further building electrification.
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