New Building applications to the NYC DOB are required for any new construction projects. These are also known as NB applications. If you are enlarging an existing building and keeping any portion of the original building you will file an Alt one and in some...
A mezzanine is an elevated space that is considered part of the story below. By code a mezzanine is not a story in a mezzanine will contribute to a building's floor area ratio for zoning purposes. Mezzanines in NYCÂ People often want to add mezzanines to their...
We are currently in the process of building a new townhouse in Brooklyn. Below is a step by step account of the process. We will be periodically updating this blog post as the project develops. Building A Townhouse in NYC Purchasing The Property Our client (before he was...
Office building design is an essential part of a companies identity and productivity. Here are some design ideas we put together that you may want to consider before begging your building design and development. Office Building Design Ideas Sustainable Design Branding And Identity Flexible Design Views ...
Sustainable Building Design Locate Near Transportation Promote Sustainable Transportation Physical and Mental Health Amenities Maximize Natural Light Appropriate Building Size Existing Buildings Rehabilitation Adaptive Reuse Renewable Energy Energy Recovery Energy Efficient Lighting Energy Efficient Heating and Air Conditioning Conserve Water Sustainable Materials Recycled Materials High...
According to New York Zoning code a mixed use buildings is a building with residential use and another use for example a residential building with commercial space on the first floor. As an architect I get a lot of clients who are confused about how to...
Developing a building in New York City is complicated. As an architect I get all sorts of different clients. I have noticed large number of my clients are first time developers. In this blog post we will be focusing on a few issues you may...