The Gradual Greening of New York
That the building industry in New York City will become increasingly green seems like a no-brainer. How long it will take is the bigger question. There have been a couple of high profile projects in downtown Manhattan–a rental building in Battery Park and now 7 World Trade–and now there are two developments in Williamsburg slated…
That the building industry in New York City will become increasingly green seems like a no-brainer. How long it will take is the bigger question. There have been a couple of high profile projects in downtown Manhattan–a rental building in Battery Park and now 7 World Trade–and now there are two developments in Williamsburg slated to come on line at some point next year. Of course, plenty of individuals have been doing smaller-scale green renos for years. The big barrier is an increase in up-front costs–estimated at 10% to 15%–but as David Schleifer (pictured) is finding, you can still make money on a green flip.
Smells Like Green Spirit [NY Post]
11:05, what in the world does that mean?
If you are talking about Victorian detail in the brownstones, preserving them is a “green” thing to do. Even buying salvage to replace details is “green”, as you are technically recycling. What other details are you referring to?
God forbid anybody build green on this site or they might loose their precious details!
I’ve been in sustainable design for over 6 years and I can tell you building green does NOT have to cost anymore than “traditional” construction. It’s a matter of how you prioritize your costs.