The new Friary is attached to St Francis Chapel, and the original St Paul Friary. Together, the three buildings create a private courtyard for the Friars at the heart of the Graymoor Mountain. The private dining room, serving as one of the three tables for Franciscan life, is sympathetic in style to the shape and […]
Sustainable Design
Jefferson Professional Plaza, Monticello, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary This 21,000 sq. ft. building is located on Jefferson Street in Monticello, NY. It has a classic, professional appearance. Cladding materials were selected to ensure the sustainable durability of the building. The first floor is rented exclusively to medical professionals. Jefferson Professional Plaza was named “Best New Commercial Construction” category at the 2005 […]
LEED Gold Certified Home in High Falls, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary Certified Gold under the USGBC LEED for Homes program. This light and sun-filled single family residence exceeds current energy code requirements by more than 60%. The house is oriented to provide the main living spaces with abundant light all year long. Deep overhangs are used to control solar gain in the summertime. Equipped […]
Minnewaska Lodge, Gardiner, NY – Case Study
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 […]
New Energy Star Home – Warwick, NY – Case Study
Gail Buckland – Client “I have a beautiful house and people love it. I love it.” The home is an early energy star rated home. Very low energy use, passive solar design, super insulated with energy recovery ventilation. Additional features include solar domestic hot water and solar electric systems. See this house in dirt Magazine Backstory […]
Emerson Resort & Spa, Mount Trempor, NY – Project Summary
Naomi Umhey – Client The Emerson Resort & Spa features twenty-five luxury guest rooms, five of which are two-story suites with views of both the Catskill Mountains and the Esopus Creek. The mechanical system includes a 200-ton ground source (geo-thermal) heating and cooling system. The facility consists of 30,000 sq. ft. of new construction including approximately […]