Albanese Organization honored for energy efficiency.The Albanese Organization (AO) has been recognized for its leadership in energy efficiency. The real estate development firm was honored at the 2006 Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit, held May 17 in Boston. Nominated by the Long Island Power Authority, AO was one of eight firms distinguished during the 10th Annual Energy Efficiency Awards, which were presented by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP NEEP Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Inc. NEEP National Exercise and Evaluation Program NEEP Nuclear Electronic Effects Program (NASA) ). The awards recognize best practices for energy efficiency, emphasizing collaborations between businesses, utilities and program administrators in a variety of industries to improve energy efficiency. "Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships is leading an important effort to bring together varied and multidisciplined entities to establish best practices and protocols for the responsible use of energy. The Albanese Organization is proud to be recognized as an effective participant in this critical endeavor," said Russell C. Albanese, president of the firm. The Albanese Organization is known for its pioneering work in environmentally sustainable development Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process characterized by the fulfilment of human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment indefinitely. The linkage between environment and development was globally recognized in 1980, when the International Union , where energy efficiency is a key component. In 2003, the firm unveiled the first environmentally advanced residential tower in the country, the 293-unit, 27-story Solaire in New York's Battery Park City, which earned a Top Ten Award from the American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Organized in 1857, the Institute conducts various activities and programs to support the profession and enhance its public image, including periodically awarding the AIA (AIA AIA - Application Integration Architecture ) Committee on the Environment (COTE) and became the first residential project to achieve gold LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. In 2005, AO completed construction on a second green residential project, The Verdesian, a 27-story, 300,000s/f tower that advanced the environmental cause through shared systems and new generation technology. Both The Solaire and The Verdesian utilize natural materials and sophisticated technologies to optimize resident comfort, maximize operational efficiencies and enhance indoor air quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor , while conserving natural resources. The engineered systems of both buildings substantially exceed New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. energy efficiency standards--The Verdesian by almost 40%--and lower peak electric demand by nearly 50%. Five percent of the buildings' electric load is provided by photovoltaic The generation of voltage by a material that is exposed to light in the visible and invisible ranges. See photoelectric and photovoltaic cell. panels integrated into their facades. Albanese has applied its expertise in energy management and environmental building design to the commercial sector, as well, developing Long Island's first green office building at 1001 Franklin Avenue Franklin Avenue can refer to:
The firm is currently preparing to break ground on its next green project, an environmentally engineered condominium tower in lower Manhattan. |
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