LEGACY THEATRE WINS AIA Connecticut Sustainable Architecture Award of Merit
Wyeth Architects, an architecture firm specializing in low-energy and passive house design, is pleased to announce that their project, The Legacy Theatre, has received a 2022 Sustainable Architecture Award from AIA Connecticut. The Branford, CT-based project received...
TOUR A DEEP ENERGY RETROFIT IN CHESTER
Take a guided tour of our new office at 5 PM, and then hop over to Little House Brewery at 6 for a look at their Tesla solar roof installation and a Q&A! Registration is free, but space is limited to 30. We hope to see you there!
COMMODITY, FIRMNESS AND DELIGHT — OR — What IS GOOD DESIGN?
"Design excellence" and "good design" are the cornerstones of any architectural pursuit. But what is good design, exactly, and how does one define excellence? Let’s take a look at what some of the top minds in the field have had to say on the subject. The content...
Wyeth Architects Accepts Preservation Award for Legacy Theatre
(Pictured: Sara Dodson Holmes of Wyeth Architects, second from left. Photo by Ian Christmann.) The Legacy Theatre recently won the 2021 Connecticut Preservation Award of Merit from Preservation Connecticut. The Awards recognize projects which demonstrate the many...
HOUSES THAT REQUIRE LITTLE OR NO ENERGY
How to design a Passive House that has no oil or gas bills, and no propane or firewood bills.
Legacy Theatre Wins Preservation Award
The newly restored Legacy Theatre has won a 2021Award of Merit from Preservation Connecticut, it was announced today. The Awards recognize projects that "demonstrate the many ways historic places contribute to the life and vitality of Connecticut communities." The...
“Energy-Efficient Remodel Propels Historic Chester Colonial into 21st Century”
Zip06: "Energy-Efficient Remodel Propels Historic Chester Colonial into 21st Century" “What we’re doing in a funny way is just changing the way people regard old buildings and changing the way they are treated in order to make them work for the 21st century,” says...
AIA New Hampshire 2021 Design AWARDS
Leonard Wyeth sat on the jury for AIA New Hampshire's 2021 Design Awards. View the award winners' work in Forum Magazine here.
Habitat For Humanity
Leonard and Sara participated in a Habitat for Humanity build day in Hartford with Connecticut Passive House, working on two houses in East Hartford. We learned that Habitat's mission is not just to provide families with houses, but also to support them for years -...
SOCIAL IMPACT OF REFRIGERANTS
Curious about the effects refrigerants have on the environment? Download the presentation below.