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From all of us at SHA, wishing you a bright and healthy New Year!

So great to see traditional architectural craftsmanship recognized and elevated. My year long apprenticeship in traditional Japanese carpentry so many years ago is ingrained in our work here at Scott Henson Architect. https://www.japantimes.co.jp//japanese-architectural-cra/

SHA’s Director or Sustainability, Jane Sanders, just achieved Passive House EnerPHit certification on two of her Brooklyn rowhouse retrofit projects! Check out our latest blog post for more information on these exciting projects.

Windows: Enhancing Your View and Your Efficiency Check out our new blog post where we compare your options for window upgrades that meet meet evolving energy code! https://www.hensonarchitect.com/windows-enhancing-your-vie/

A new study by the nonprofit Urban Green Council reveals, surprisingly, that midsize multifamily buildings are using more energy and producing more carbon than larger buildings which could result in major fines if co-op and condo boards don’t take steps to meet carbon targets under the Climate Mobilization Act. http://ow.ly/gkO950yBSd3

Scott Henson Architect is pleased to share that our Principal Scott Henson has been elevated to the prestigious College of Fellows in the American Institute of Architects. Noted for his significant contribution to the profession and achieving a standard of excellence in Design/Preservation, Scott is among the less than 3% of 95,000 AIA members to be elevated. A well deserved honor for our Founding Principal.

AIANY will present an overview of historic masonry wall assemblies and its evolution from mass, to transitional, to cladding systems. The course will explore how these wall systems function and why it's important to understand the differences. March 11, CFA http://ow.ly/IVJi50yBROQ

Join SHA’s Scott Henson, Eric Hammarberg and Jane Sanders today as they attend the APT Northeast Annual Symposium in the historic Biltmore Ballroom, Providence RI. The overarching theme, 20/20 Vision: New Uses for Old Buildings" is about adaptive reuse and revitalization. The practice of adaptively reusing obsolete structures extends far back to the past. As we move into the 21st century and are confronted with issues like climate change, rapidly evolving technology, and overpopulation, it becomes more critical to reuse existing buildings and to make them relevant for future generations.

Scott Henson Names Jane Sanders as Director of Sustainability Designing and living in a Passive House was a transformative experience for me, says Jane Sanders, new Senior Associate and Director of Sustainability at Scott Henson Architect (SHA). I was able to prove that beyond the energy savings, designing for sustainability can transform urban living. The new Climate Mobilization Act and its impact on existing buildings will be a primary focus for Jane in her new positi...on at SHA. Read more: http://ow.ly/H7RN50yxxAM

Scott Henson Names Eric Hammarberg As Associate Principal Eric’s initial attraction to SHA was the boldness within the firm. There’s a willingness to tackle the most profound challenges here. The staff is confident because they know their scope of technical expertise and collaboration is strong, says Hammarberg. Eric brings strong design, construction and project management experience to SHA for historic restoration and preservation projects including the New York Public ...Library’s plaster ceiling restoration, the Chrysler Building, and Philip Johnson’s ‘Brick House’. Read more here: http://ow.ly/trkm50yxEbo

http://ow.ly/ZGuf50yaTmZ Watch The World Around #architecture conference in #NewYork

#OTD in 1996, LPC designated the Delmonico's Building an individual landmark. Built 1890-91, this striking Renaissance Revival building designed by prominent ar...chitect James Brown Lord is the only surviving building associated with the world-famous Delmonico's Restaurant. Check out its designation report here https://on.nyc.gov/2uvfQvL!

http://ow.ly/ZzFs50yaTlG #NewYork City’s best hotels for design lovers #architecture

Mayor Bill de Blasio pledges to make New York City carbon neutral by 2050. The new Building Emissions Law, a part of the Climate Mobilization Act, requires buildings larger than 25,000 square feet to reduce their emissions 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. Read more here: http://ow.ly/gOlp50ycprl #climatemobilizationact #buildingemissionslaw #NY #NYC #architecture #carbonneutral #FISP #NYCCouncil #urbangreencouncil #compliance

http://ow.ly/dCeu50xUxeG 6 crucial ways #NewYork City’s landscape will change in 2020 #architecture

http://ow.ly/tmgJ50xItAE #NYC’s 10 most important #buildings of the past decade

http://ow.ly/kxQK50xItAa #NYC’s best (and worst) #architecture of 2019: Hudson Yards, TWA Hotel, and more