FXCollaborative's Arverne East Building D Groundbreaking Ceremony

This building is the first of many that will form the district geothermal system for Arverne East. Arverne East will be NYCs first net zero development. ZBF Geothermal is the geothermal consultant for the district geothermal system.

Great to see AIA New York | Center for Architecture spotlight the groundbreaking of 𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃 in Far Rockaway, Queens. EN-POWER GROUP 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 for this 320-unit, all-electric affordable housing project, part of the broader Arverne East vision for a more resilient, low-carbon coastal community. Our work supports 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐘𝐂 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐲, 𝐇𝐏𝐃 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟-𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐕, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬—helping translate ambitious sustainability goals into coordinated design, construction-phase documentation, and field verification. Projects like this show what is possible when affordable housing, climate resilience, and high-performance building standards are treated as connected priorities. Congratulations to FXCollaborative, L+M Development Partners LLC, NYSERDA, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 helping move this work forward. Shoutout to Spencer Kane, Runci MA, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐍𝐏𝐆 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 for their leadership and technical execution. #AffordableHousing #PassiveHouse #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #ClimateResilience #Rockaways #Arverne #ENPOWERGroup https://lnkd.in/d7CFiyEx

Edinburgh BioQuarter grows with an urbanisation drive Planning permission in principle is sought by a team including Oberlanders Architects and LUC, who wish to introduce a new form and scale of development to the life sciences district to better integrate with neighbouring communities and landscape https://lnkd.in/dwt339Hs

Looking forward to hosting the panel "Setting the foundations for regenerative precincts and the power of early engagement" tomorrow at #SydneyBuild Expo. We’ll be unpacking why the earliest stages of precinct planning are so critical to delivering truly regenerative outcomes, with a focus on: - Designing with Country (joined by Nicoletta Andreou, Arup) - Nature‑positive, landscape‑led design (joined by Lucy Johnson, Moir Studio) - Water Sensitive Urban Design (joined by Emma Doolan, Groundswell Engineers) We’ll be drawing on EXP Capital's Dalmore Park masterplan, a ~150‑hectare employment and innovation precinct in Maitland LGA, and the first project in Australia to register under Green Star Communities v2, to share real examples of how early engagement and commitment to sustainability can shape long‑term, regenerative outcomes.

The next feature in our Earth Month series, Yonge & Roselawn (2400 Yonge), demonstrates how urban intensification can balance heritage preservation, connectivity, and high-performance sustainable design. Located in Midtown Toronto, the project introduces two purpose-built rental towers while preserving the existing heritage frontage—bringing new residential density and amenities that support a connected and walkable urban environment. Meeting the requirements of CAGBC's Zero Carbon Building - Design Standard™, the project also targets LEED Gold certification and Tier 2 of the Toronto Green Standard v3. A high-performance envelope minimizes thermal bridging, reduces heating and cooling demands, and enhances long-term occupant comfort, while a geothermal system below the structure supports low-carbon operations and reduces lifecycle emissions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEDp4-84

1,000 homes. 60%+ affordable. 7 historic buildings restored. 👏 At Northgate Park, in partnership with Hill, we’re delivering heritage-led regeneration at scale, combining community-informed design, sustainable infrastructure and long-term placemaking to create a new neighbourhood for London. Watch the video to hear directly from the team behind the project and how these outcomes are being delivered in practice. #Regeneration #NorthGatePark #Peabody

Excited to see this discussion on the urban evolution of Mexico City! The tension between formal planning and informal growth is a challenge many global megacities face today. Looking forward to hearing Mauricio Ceballos and Richard David De Pirro dive into the impact of large-scale infrastructure like the Texcoco and Santa Lucía projects. If you’re around Harvard GSD tomorrow, this is a must-attend! 📍 Gund 124 🕛 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM #UrbanDesign #MexicoCity #Infrastructure #SustainableCities #HarvardGSD

CityDebate #20: Invest or Retreat? Granville Island + Sea Level Rise saw two teams face off to argue about the future of one of North America’s most successful public markets, which is at risk to be underwater by 2100. space2place founder Jeff Cutler argued that we could use the remaining years we have left to maximize the Granville Island experience at the same time artists and independent businesses are being relocated. He pointed out that long-term investment in Granville Island in any real way would necessitate the loss of its character — “the tin sheds, the low-slung market stalls, the human scale.” Watch the full debate here: https://lnkd.in/gd7AcgdJ UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture

The new issue of the Urban Design Group Journal is out. ‘Rethinking Water’ features a great article, authored by LDA Design’s Simon Railton and Stuart Holmes, about the new #reservoir in the #Fens that we are working on with Fereday Pollard for Anglian Water Services and Cambridge Water, the design for which takes a bold approach to address technical and #environmental challenges. Not only will the reservoir help to meet urgent #water storage needs in a climate-challenged part of the UK, but we also hope it will become a community asset and a fantastic place to visit. All because the project is being viewed through a wider #outcomes lens, factoring in early how it can maximise benefit to people and planet. Simon and Stuart argue that success for a vital #infrastructure project like this "should be measured not just by capacity or cost, but by the long-term #environmental, #social, and #economic value delivered. By embracing integrated design, collaboration, and clearly defined outcomes, the UK’s next generation of reservoirs, like the Fens Reservoir, can set a benchmark for infrastructure that works with people and nature: resilient, inclusive, and fit to provide greater security within the context of an uncertain future." Read on in the #UrbanDesignJournal, if you’re a supporter (or join now: https://www.udg.org.uk). We'll keep you posted as to when the issue is available online. Thank you to the Urban Design Group. #infrastructuredesign #bestoutcomes #masterplanning #landscapearchitecture #placemaking #landscapedesign #changeagents #designprocess #innovation

In dense urban environments like London, 'leftover' land can often be ignored because the complexity of the site outweighs the perceived reward. Our Liminal Housing research proves that with a scalable architectural framework, even a narrow access route or a redundant garage can be transformed into a high-quality, sustainable home. By elevating living spaces and maintaining access routes below, we unlock land that has been hidden in plain sight. We are looking to partner with landowners and developers who want to rethink the potential of their constrained sites. Read the full research piece in our Sustainability Hub - Link in comments #Housing #Development #Urbandensification