Curious about what happens to your recyclables?  Opened in December 2013, the Sunset Park Material Recovery Facility is the principal processing center for all of NYC's metal, glass and plastic recyclables.  Join us for a tour of the most modern and sophisticated recycling center in the United States.  Learn more about the facility here. When: Friday, March … Continue reading Sunset Park Material Recovery Facility Site Visit with SIPA ECO

Take a break from your studies and soak in some culture at MoMA with your classmates!  Anyone with a current Columbia student ID has free admission to the museum, and Alumni are more than welcome to join!   While there is obviously plenty of amazing artwork to view, the "Uneven Growth: Tactical Urbanism for Expanding Megacities" … Continue reading SUMA does MoMA

This course focuses on the design of photovoltaic systems, from site evaluation to commissioning.  Special consideration is given to the National Electrical Code (NEC), fire regulations and structural factors.  Selection and sizing of system components with regard to efficiency and financial payback as well as system troubleshooting will be covered.  The training will be held … Continue reading Solar Training Course at Center for Sustainable Energy at Bronx Community College

This workshop will cover a range of topics, including: the various goals and benefits of urban agriculture; different business entities a budding urban farmer might consider; the range of physical models - from vertical farms to aquaponics, and of course rooftop farming - and how well they address respective goals and challenges; different enterprises, from … Continue reading Starting an Urban Agriculture Business

Gwen Schantz, COO of Brooklyn Grange heads up the Design and Installation department and will go through the ins and outs of green roofing in NYC and beyond.  She'll cover all the benefits, challenges, and options available for those rooftop oases and share Brooklyn Grange's experience greenroofing our city. By the end of this workshop, … Continue reading Introduction to Green Roofing