One of the unsung benefits of green walls is that they can help reduce noise level in the office. If you drive along the interstate, you may notice rows of trees lining the highway. These were put here purposefully as a noise problem solution for the surrounding neighborhoods. As it turns out, plants have an …
As NY living wall installers we work closely with our clients to design the living wall. The client has many design options to choose from. Below is a short list of considerations: Color – Colorful or just one color. Arrangement – straight line shapes, rounded shapes or wild. Depth – plants close to the wall, …
A recent article in the Home Energy Magazine analyzes the embodied energy of different wall structures for Passive House construction in cold climates. Basically, it’s great to have super insulated homes, but home much extra energy does it take to build them? Said another way, how many years will it take before the embodied energy it …
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One could argue that the greenest buildings are the ones that last the longest- not only because of the material, but also design. As with all things – buildings erode. From the 16th century half-timbered houses in Norway to the Chrysler building – even the best built structures wear with time. As time moves forward, …
Preservation or Conservation: Building for the Past or the Future? Read More »
I once heard a study of two groups of animals, one group were in barren cages, the other group were in the wild. Guess which group had more developed brains: the wild animals. Guess which group lived longer: the caged animals. This confirms the old saying, if it doesn’t kill you it makes you stronger. …
Here is a great article by the folks at Sasaki, a design company that does mostly large projects, about cool alternatives to the dead zone some people call a lawn. The article offers great resources and info on where to get and how to make a more ecological lawn. We all love an open green …
The recent polar vortex has hit us all with some really harsh conditions and as a green contractor based in New York it has made work on our ecological construction sites difficult. Spending cold, winter days inside of an upcycled shipping container can leave you freezing for hours. Space heaters require electricity that you may …
In the spirit of awards season, we’re pleased to announce that our green building Instagram account has been awarded an Instagrammy! Improvement Center evaluated the top ten home contractors to follow and we’ve been recognized for having the best urban space remodels. Our feed features images from our Manhattan and Brooklyn ecological construction projects including gardens, green roofs, …
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Sustainable architecture and passive building designs are swiftly increasing in popularity and as a NY green contractor we have been busy developing creative and sustainable structures in Brooklyn, NY. Our current project is a two story studio and office space built from 5 recycled shipping containers. A more comprehensive post will be added regarding the …
Temperature has assuredly become a hot topic in offices throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan during the recent heat wave. Eco Brooklyn’s office is no exception to the heat. However, we have a unique approach to the problem. Passive housing has been a cornerstone of environmental design since the ancient Greeks and Romans (check out this article …
Exterior Shades – The Anti-Heat Wave of the Future Read More »
