HIGH PERFORMANCE CASE STUDIES: 300-level
SESSION 40
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Thursday, September 30, 2010 – 2:00 pm – Metro 4B
ABSTRACT:
To date, LEED for Homes has achieved very little penetration in the New York City and other urban markets. This panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities of completing LEED for home projects in an urban environment.
MODERATOR:
Maureen Mahle, Program Manager, Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
SPEAKERS:
Alison Novak, Senior Project Manager, The Hudson Companies
Gina Buffone, Former Senior Project Manager, Habitat for Humanity, New York City
Lauren Noonan, Project Manager, New York University
DESCRIPTION:
Panelists will present their experiences in promoting awareness among their stakeholders and achieving LEED-H for both market rate and affordable housing units. This session will discuss both the overarching issues that have arisen from this recently established rating system as well as some detailed lessons learned.
Projects to be discussed include:
• Third+ Bond: Nine 4-story buildings, 5 units each. Market-rate condominiums. New construction.
• Knickerbocker – 50 units, 4 stories. Gut rehab.
• Atlantic Ave apartments, Three 4-story buildings, 11 units each. Affordable housing.
• Washington Mews, faculty housing, New York University
