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- In our third installment of NYC’s skyscraper boom we take a look at unreleased plans on the drawing boards, office and hotel projects rising throughout the city, and the development boom occurring in Jersey City
- There’s neuroscientific proof that design matters. See what your brain’s like on architecture.
- Twilight star Robert Pattinson is eyeing a $3.5 million Vinegar Hill townhouse.
- We talk to Amy Norquist of Greensulate about green roofs and sustainable design.
Amy Norquist
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6sqft is no stranger to green design, and more and more buildings throughout New York City are implementing eco-friendly features, from providing electric car chargers to utilizing geothermal energy systems. A major component in sustainable development is the addition of green roofs. Whether they’re merely for environmental purposes, or if they provide a usable outdoor space, green roofs are the next big thing in green design. So, we decided to chat with Amy Norquist, CEO and founder of Greensulate, a leader in integrated design, engineering, installation and maintenance of green roof systems for the residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
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