Project Summary Designed as a modern interpretation of a vernacular New York home, this house is heated and cooled with a horizontal loop, water to air, ground source heat pump system (also known as geothermal). Heat recovery ventilation and high MERV (very small particles) air filtration round out the HVAC system. Passive Solar The design […]
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Emerson Resort and Spa, Mount Trempor, NY
About the project… Over the years, we have worked very closely with the Emerson Resort and Spa. We have worked with them in designing the renovation of the Pavilion, the Inn, the Lodge, the design of the Resort and Spa, as well as the design of Woodnotes Grille (previously known as the Pheonix Restaurant). Out […]
Minnewaska Lodge, Gardiner, NY
Paul Schwartzberg – Minnewaska Lodge Business Owner “We liked Rick’s work. We liked him. It was just a nice fit.” Backstory We were trying to build a small hotel that was beautiful, blended with the environment, and within a specific budget. We were looking to do something that felt like a contemporary Adirondack-style camp. We […]
Interfaith Towers, Poughkeepsie, NY – Case Study
About the project… Bird’s eye view of Interfaith Towers looking towards the Walkway over the Hudson. Located in the city of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, NY, Interfaith Towers is a 136 unit hi-rise, multifamily housing building built in 1970. As a NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Partner, we were able to direct incentive funding to help Interfaith […]
Tompkins Terrace, Beacon, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary Tompkins Terrace is an apartment complex in Dutchess County, NY with 193 units and a community center. Alfandre Architecture conducted field surveys to evaluate and record the existing condition of the facility in order to prioritize work scopes. We were responsible for code review, preparation of work scopes and construction administration. We designed […]
Net Zero Carbon Neutral Home, High Falls, NY – Project Summary
Net Zero Carbon Neutral Home, High Falls, NY This Net Zero Carbon Neutral home is situated on a beautiful 20-acre wooded lot in High Falls, NY, and has been positioned for passive heat gain. The 1,100 SF house is super insulated and very airtight (0.6CFM 50). There is a 1,000 SF wraparound deck and enclosed […]