Energy Efficient New Home Design To be Built by Habitat for Humanity in Roosevelt
(Long Island, NY) Habitat for Humanity of Nassau County, (HFHNC) and Spector Group along with a host of celebrity judges selected an energy efficient home design to be the new model built by HFHNC volunteers, said Michael Pfeiffer, Executive Director of HFHNC. The winning submission was selected on June 25 and is titled ‘Habitat Haus.’
The ‘Habitat Haus’ features efficient systems and sustainable design elements without sacrificing modern comforts and amenities. ‘Habitat Haus’ is a small three bedroom home designed to maximize daylight and energy use. It features elements such as Solar panels, a Rain water filtration / collection system, a thermal mass wall, and a clear story window for convective cooling. Kate Mulry a Spector Group architect, who resides in Lindenhurst designed ‘Habitat Haus.’
The winning submission, ‘Habitat Haus,’ was picked by Habitat for Humanity of Nassau County to be the new model built by HFHNC volunteers. Photo Credit: HFHNC.
The Spector Group, Long Island’s leading architectural design firm, and HFHNC have formed an alliance to create an innovative, affordable, and energy efficient design for future Habitat/Nassau homes. (See winning design, attached.) Spector created an intra-design competition to celebrate the firm’s 50th anniversary. Its architectural staff was invited to submit designs for a residence that embodies the fundamental tenets of the Habitat for Humanity mission, as well Spector’s design philosophy and expertise.
“This submission was selected primarily due to the context of the area. Our recent family selected for a home in Roosevelt spoke to that in the deliberations as well as County Executive, Edward Mangano. It was highly thought that the home should fit in with the design of the area and while it will stand out due to its beauty, the design will still fit into the overall feel of the neighborhood,” said Pfeiffer . He and a panel of celebrity judges selected ‘Habitat Hous’ from a group of five submissions. The first home with this design will be built in Roosevelt later this year, according to Pfeiffer.
Kate Mulry, designer of ‘Habitat Haus.’ Photo Credit: HFHNC.
“This competition underscores our company’s five decade commitment to giving back,” says Marc Spector, AIA, NCARB, principal, Spector Group. “The partnership with Habitat for Humanity is a natural fit, as it matches our professional focus with Habitat’s primary mission. I, my father and the entire company are enormously proud to be associated with this effort.”
About: Habitat for Humanity in Nassau County, NY Inc., (HFHNC), established in 1992, is a local non-profit (501(c) 3) affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. We are an ecumenical organization that seeks to address affordable housing needs by providing simple affordable homes for hard working low income families in Nassau County. Persons of all beliefs are encouraged to join our efforts. We are committed to the development of our communities and the empowerment of families through our housing ministry. We rely on individuals, corporations and foundations for financial support and accept government assistance. For more information contact: Michael Pfeiffer, Executive Director, 516.627.604 or email MikeP@hfhnc.org or visit www.hfhnc.org.
About: Spector Group is award-winning international architecture, master planning and interior design firm was founded 50 years ago by Michael Harris Spector, FAIA, one of the industry’s most respected figures. Marc B. Spector AIA, NCARB, and Scott E. Spector AIA, his sons, today lead the New York-based company. Ranked number seven in 2014 by Crain’s New York Business and 40th in Architect magazine, the firm has affiliate locations nationally and internationally. The firm has received over 100 awards from the American Institute of Architects and has completed over 2,000 projects in 12 states, five foreign countries and four continents. Spector Group is a long-time advocate and active participant in philanthropic causes. For more information contact: Michael J. Mannetta AIA, Senior Partner, 516.365.4240 or email mmannetta@spectorgroup.com or visit www.spectorgroup.com.
