105 Willow St.

This landmarked townhouse was fully renovated to meet EnerPhit, the Passive House standard for renovations. Special attention was paid to the insulation and air sealing of the elevator and roof.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #12.

158 Clifton Place

A unique showcase of the use of reclaimed wood, this two-family home was renovated to meet EnerPHit, the Passive House standard for retrofits.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #11.

1717 East 18th St.

Holistic boiler, steam distribution, and control system upgrades improved heating performance and efficiency, greatly enhancing resident comfort and significantly reducing utility costs.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #6.

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Boro Park Village, 1900 51st St.  

This energy retrofit has exceeded expectations and has accommodated the distinct comfort needs of the building’s elderly population.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #14.

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20 Garden Place

The owner of this fully renovated home pursued a Passive House design not only for lower energy bills, but for the promise of a quieter environment, better indoor air quality, and increased thermal comfort.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #10.

229 Stratford Road  

A gut renovation of a single-family Victorian home met Passive House Plus performance levels by installing efficient equipment, achieving an impressive degree of envelope airtightness, and adding a solar PV array.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #17.

Tighthouse, 23 Park Place

This gut renovation of an 1899 brownstone won an International Passive House Design Award and included a third story addition and a new rear façade.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #11.

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Cabs Houses, 270 Pulaski St.

This comprehensive retrofit of an occupied, low-income multifamily building included an exterior façade insulation system that reduced heating loads and improved the building’s visual appearance.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #6.

Riverdale Osborne Towers, 345 Thatford  Ave. and 420 Watkins St.

This massive lighting retrofit, funded by the Con Edison Brooklyn-Queens Demand Management program, included replacement of all common area lighting with high efficiency LED fixtures and sensors.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #3.

Marcus Garvey Apartments, 353 Chester St.

One megawatt of solar PV, fuel cells, and batteries will allow residents to charge cellphones, seek heating and cooling areas, and store medications during power outages.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #16.

438-452 Euclid  Ave.

This substantial renovation of several properties was part of a NYC HPD refinancing initiative and resulted in Enterprise Green Communities certification.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #14.

9 College Place

A Local Law 87 audit identified inefficient systems, leading to the replacement of poorly installed heat pump controls. This improved system responsiveness and substantially reduced utility costs and energy use.

This project is on Exhibit Panel #2.

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