The Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) Affordable Housing Training demystifies the basic principles of the CMA and provides actionable guidance to affordable housing property owners, developers, managers, and consultants. Participants will gain a deep...
Series
Decarbonizing New York Offices: A Primer for Consultants
Explore practical guidance, curated resources, and a Consultant Playbook to help architects, engineers, and energy specialists create more energy-efficient workplaces and reduce emissions at key phases of the commercial leasing cycle.
Decarbonizing New York Offices: A Primer for Owners
Explore practical guidance, curated resources, and an Owner Playbook to help NY commercial building owners and managers create more energy-efficient workplaces and reduce emissions at key phases of the commercial leasing cycle.
Decarbonizing New York Offices: A Primer for Tenants
Explore practical guidance, curated resources, and a Tenant Playbook to help NY office tenants create more energy-efficient workplaces and reduce emissions at key phases of the commercial leasing cycle.
Strategic Decarbonization Planning Training Series: Building the Business Case for Better Decarbonization
The second course will focus on the finance and asset planning components of strategic decarbonization. Participants will learn how to evaluate and align technical solutions with economic realities and long-term asset strategies to inform decision...
Strategic Decarbonization Planning Training Series: RED Framework and Technical Solutions
This first course of the series will explore Resource Efficient Decarbonization (RED) as a replicable solutions framework used to develop carbon neutrality roadmaps for large buildings in cold climates. Using real-world examples from Empire Buildi...
Climate Ready Buildings Training: HCR & HPD
The Climate Ready Buildings training educates affordable housing project teams – including building owners, architects, and contractors – on how to design and construct high-performance buildings that are resilient against the increasing pressure ...
Climate Ready Buildings Training: Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the climate crisis and subsequent NY policies impact the building industry, insight into design and construction strategies, such as Integrative Design Process (IDP), and HCR-specific funding op...
Climate Ready Buildings Training: Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the climate crisis and subsequent NY policies impact the building industry, insight into design and construction strategies, such as Integrative Design Process (IDP), and HPD-specific funding op...
Passive House Construction Primer
Ideal for contractors, tradespeople, and anyone involved in construction, this course provides a slightly more detailed introduction to Passive House principles than our classic Primer, and offers strategies for successful implementation.
Passive House Module: Project Process
Learn the basic process and keys to success for getting a building retrofit or new construction project certified to the International Passive House Standard.
Passive House Module: Energy Recovery Ventilation
Passive House buildings are known for excellent indoor air quality, health, and comfort. Learn how energy recovery ventilation systems help yield these results.
Buildings of Excellence: Passive House Retrofits
Two teams from innovative, award-winning Passive House projects describe the retrofit process.
Buildings of Excellence: Large-Scale Passive House
This presentation explores the design and construction process of two large-scale, award-winning Passive House projects in NYC.
Climate Mobilization Act Primer
Learn about NYC's new sustainability regulations for buildings– including Local Law 97 emissions limits– along with tips for compliance.
Passive House Module: Windows & Doors
High-performance windows and doors improve thermal comfort and save energy. This module explains how, along with tips for product selection and installation.
