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CEC Wins 2009 Weatherization Award for Multifamily Building
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Brooklyn’s 1st LEED-NC Gold Goes to Condo/Arts Center in Williamsburg
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Alvin Pettway: A Unique Heritage
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

The Energizers – Queens Courier
Monday, January 25th, 2010

Weatherization Story: Hyacintha C.
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Press Release: Community Environmental Center Wins Weatherization Award
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Patrick Goodluck: Artist and Weatherization Expert
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Hear Richard M. Cherry’s Interview on eTown Radio Broadcast
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

NEW YORK HOUSE – Green Pride
Monday, December 14th, 2009

Richard M. Cherry, President of Community Environmental Center, Receives E-Chievement Award at ETown Radio Taping
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Seminars

Mechanical Systems for Architects

1 hour
Purpose: To introduce HVAC and mechanical systems to architects, and how they effect the energy usage in a building.
Objectives:

To learn about the basic ideas regarding heat gain and loss within a building.
To learn the principles about what makes an efficient boiler.
To learn how different heat exchangers work.
Overview of different heating and cooling systems.

1)  Heat [...]

The Merits of Cellulose Insulation as a Green Product

1 hour
Purpose: To introduce architects to a relatively unknown but superior and very green form of building insulation.
Objectives:

Properties of cellulose insulation
Special benefits, including fire, pest, and sound resistance
Installation and application methods
Using cellulose within regulatory framework

1)  Introduction to Cellulose

The new demands of 21st century building construction and rehabilitation require new approaches to problem solving.  How do [...]