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The Produktif Mission
As rent continues to increase and housing becomes less affordable, young families, millennials and veterans are being priced out of urban centers. We are becoming increasingly shut off from the people and environment around us whilst paying top dollar for the privilege, all because building techniques, practices and norms are expensive, outdated and inefficient. At Produktif
12/06/2017
Habitat For Humanity built Passive houses to make living more affordable for low income families in Washington DC. They have lead by example, now we need to follow.
Thermos-Like Passive Homes Aggressively Save Energy (Video) The passive-building standard is catching on in North America, but it also faces challenges.
12/06/2017
The UN names Passive House as instrumental in reducing energy use in the building sector.
International Passive House Association iPHA: The international network for Passive House knowledge; promoting the Passive House Standard worldwide
12/05/2017
NYCEDC looks to Downtown Far Rockaway for future community development.
https://www.nycedc.com/project/downtown-far-rockaway
12/05/2017
Brooklyn Borough President underlines support for Passive House innovation.
In the News | NYPH Brooklyn Borough President Highlights Broad Support for Implementation of Passive House Design By Alia'a Harun on April 20, 2017 in In the News, Uncategorized Thanks to the hard work and perseverance of the NYPH Board members and community, the Brooklyn Borough Board has passed a resolution to advan...
10/11/2017
What does it take to get top marks in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon in Denver?
How To Shine In The Solar Village At noon Eastern Standard Time today — the second day of competition for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon in Denver — the Northwestern University team was sitting in first place, according to scores released on the competition website.
10/10/2017
New York Open House is on this weekend!
Check out some of the best design, art and more that New York City has to offer, including sustainable initiatives across the city!
See links in the comments section below.
Mission & History | OHNY Mission
10/10/2017
Rooftop solar and battery storage is a shining light to Puerto Rico's devastated grid.
Will Solar, Storage Arrival In Puerto Rico Be a Breakthrough? The U.S. solar industry is about to airlift rooftop solar panels and batteries to Puerto Rico, where more than 90 percent of homes and businesses remain without electricity after Hurricane Maria destroyed the grid. The first plane of supplies is set to leave this week.
10/10/2017
Solar Decathlon Features Hurricane-proof House The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Solar Decathlon officially kicked off today with a ceremony featuring recently appointed DOE Deputy Secretary Dan Brouillette.
10/02/2017
Home owners in NYC are still dealing with the aftereffects of Hurricane Sandy.
The 'Build it Back' program is finally making headway on building homes; a relief for many.
The question remains, how to protect against damage in the future. We need to start building houses designed for the climate they are in; resilient in areas they need to be and flexible where they can be. That is a part of our mission at Produktif.
Build it Back sees progress in fixing homes damaged by Sandy Four years and $2.2 billion after it was announced, Build it Back is finally making headway in rebuilding homes wrecked by Hurricane Sandy.
10/02/2017
No sooner were the words spoken...
Now to work toward a long term solution.
https://cleantechnica.com/2017/10/01/tesla-powerwalls-solar-panels-sent-puerto-rico/
10/02/2017
Realising the depends on the actions of all of us. Produktif's mission is to make it easier for everyone to live a fulfilling life that promotes goals.
It's been two whole years since 193 Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Since then, those countries have started implementing the 17 goals by ratifying the on climate change, committing to and build sustainable cities, and much more.
But the best part of the ? They start with you! Individual actions matter, whether it's by choosing to live a more sustainable lifestyle to exercising your right to vote. Thanks for being with us the past two years, and we look forward to the next 13! bit.ly/2gxIAH7
10/02/2017
Puerto Rico's antiquated power grid was wiped out during Hurricane Maria. Whilst millions are in the dark, there could be a beacon of light ahead. Renewable energy could step in and create a sustainable, secure and affordable energy network in Puerto Rico.
Renewables opportunity in Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria destroyed Puerto Rico's antiquated and bankrupt electrical system, leaving millions in the dark and utility crews scrambling to help.