Cities have Problems That The Passivhaus Institut Building Standard can fix.
Here's the secret: It doesn't cost more. There's no gimmick. It's common sense. It creates local Jobs. IT improves the environment.
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The House at Cornell Tech Click
Watch this great video on Cornell Tech and the construction of the world's tallest Passivhaus Institut Certified Building.
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Buildings account for approximately 70% of New York City's Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions. With population growth moving into urban environments it is imperative to reduce GHG's released by multi-family buildings, especially in New York City's densely packed environment. In 2011, Cornell University won the rights to build a new technology and innovation campus on Roosevelt Island.
Long version of Cornell Tech Campus launch. Lays out full vision combining business, education, humanities and the first Passivhaus Building Standard High Rise Tower. Housing for five hundred students. Two floors faculty apartments. Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 June 16, 2015. Bloomberg $100 Million Gift. Techneon joint degree programs. Hudson is the developer.
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