Join Us at the 2026 New York Build Expo
We are partnering with New York Build Expo and InstallerSHOW at the Javits Center on March 18 and 19.
Join us at New York’s biggest construction event, where industry leaders come together to explore sustainability, innovation and strategies for building a more efficient and future-ready built environment. New York Build hosts 40,000+ contractors, architects, engineers, developers, government, realtors and construction professionals from New York and the tri-state area. Meet over 550 exhibitors and hear from over 500 speakers.
As part of the Expo, GreenHomeNYC will be at two sessions:
PANEL: Retrofitting in New York: Legacy, Landmarks and Low-Carbon
March 18, 2026 | 2:00 - 2:50PM
This session will discuss the challenges and strategies for retrofitting existing buildings, particularly those under historic preservation, to enhance energy efficiency and comply with regulations such as LL97. Speakers will highlight innovative approaches that balance preservation with sustainability. Attendees will gain insights into navigating the complexities of retrofitting, ensuring that historic buildings can meet modern energy standards while preserving their cultural significance.
Speakers:
Charu Chaudhry, Associate Principal - Thornton Tomasetti
Cheryl Saldanha, Senior Project Manager - Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
Katie Schwamb, Managing Director - Building Energy Exchange and GreenHomeNYC Board Member
Christopher Harrison - Parsons
Kate Abudarham, Architectural Manager - Kingspan
WORKSHOP: Mass Timber in Practice: Opportunities and Constraints in New York City
March 18, 2026 | 4:45 - 5:30PM
This session explores how mass timber and passive house principles can work together to deliver high-performance, low-carbon buildings in dense urban environments like New York City. Drawing from real-world case studies and the Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Mass Timber Studio, speakers will examine different mass timber systems. Attendees will gain insight into current design, regulatory, and supply-chain challenges, along with strategies to navigate long lead times and cost drivers unique to mass timber construction. The session will equip architects, developers, and contractors with practical takeaways on leveraging mass timber’s prefabrication, speed and environmental benefits to advance sustainable urban housing.
Presenters:
Gizem Karagoz, Assistant Vice President, Green Economy – Economic Development Corporation
Matt Melody AIA, LEED AP – Partner at Curtis + Ginsberg Architects
Eric Liftin, Founder + Principal – Mesh Architectures
Harris Krizmanich, Fellow, GreenHomeNYC
New York Build Expo Dates & Times
Day 1: March 18, 2026 | 9:30AM-5:30PM
Day 2: March 19, 2026 | 9:30AM-4:30PM
Venue Address: Hall 3B, Level 3, Javits Center, 445 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
