A brief tour of Melrose Commons, first LEED certified neighborhood in NYC

Follow writer Yves Lankouande on a walking tour of NYC’s first LEED certified neighborhood.

Bird and building collisions: What you can do to help

We all have seen many types of birds in the city, especially pigeons, wandering next to the sidewalk and looking for food. It’s hard to…

Home on the Grange: Brooklyn’s biggest rooftop farm

Brooklyn’s largest rooftop farm poised to produce 20,000 pounds of food by the end of the year.

Green roofs 101

From beehives to gardens to fully-functioning farms, NYC residents have begun to utilize the city’s rooftops in ongoing efforts to go green. But what exactly is a green roof?

Solar powered streetscape coming soon

New York City will soon sport a new attraction: a solar powered streetscape on Columbus Avenue, an exciting installation that gives us a preview of the future with renewable power.

300-square-foot apartments in the city?

At this moment, the minimum size of an apartment required by law is at least 400 square feet. adAPT NYC’s goal is to “create additional choice within New York City’s housing market.”

The green roof calculator “Green to earn green”

Ever wondered how much money and energy you could save if you decided to have a green roof where you live?

Can people be “LEED” certified?

Can you be “green certified” like the LEED rating system for buildings?

IBM & CUNY: A solar power relationship for NYC

IBM recently teamed up with CUNY Ventures, a CUNY Economic Development Corporation entity, to develop its smart cities technology with a focus on urban solar market analysis and sustainability.

The elevator myth?

The first thought which may come to mind is that using the stairs rather than the elevator is better for one’s health and can reduce the electricity consumption within the building. Are both of these facts valid?