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Modular facade panels are being developed by Hydronic Shell Technologies for retrofitting buildings.
At Built Offsite we love innovation in all things modular. Recently, we featured a startup that’s developing modular facade panels with built-in insulation, heating, cooling and ventilation for apartments.
Their story has evolved. Announced last week, Hydronic Shell Technologies, based in New York City, has been awarded a USD $3 million grant from the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, a national competition organised by Enterprise Community Partners and the Wells Fargo Foundation. This grant aims to support innovative solutions that enhance housing accessibility and equity.
The company plans to utilise this grant to deploy their patented building technology involving prefabricated, modular facade panels for retrofitting multifamily buildings. The modular facade panels are engineered to bolster indoor air quality and reduce energy costs for residents. As a participant in the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) Partner Program, Hydronic Shell Technologies is at the forefront of developing solutions in indoor environmental quality, renewable energy, and other green technologies.
David Goldstein, the founder and CEO of Hydronic Shell Technologies, on the historical significance of Syracuse in the evolution of the modern HVAC industry, said, “Syracuse was a cradle for the HVAC industry in the early 20th century, and this spirit of innovation continues to thrive.” He acknowledged the crucial support of SyracuseCoE and Syracuse University in reaching this milestone and expressed excitement about collaborating with them and other local partners. The goal is to demonstrate a revolutionary method for retrofitting buildings, significantly reducing emissions and addressing critical quality of life issues in affordable housing communities across the nation.
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The implementation of this project will be a collaborative effort between Hydronic Shell Technologies, SyracuseCoE, Syracuse University, and other partners, including Cycle Architecture + Planning and the Syracuse Housing Authority. The focus of the project will be on a seven-story residential building owned by the Syracuse Housing Authority.
Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang, the Executive Director of Syracuse COE and a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, expressed his enthusiasm for supporting Hydronic Shell Technologies. “David and his team have created a distinctive product that will significantly enhance the energy efficiency and living conditions of our community’s public housing,” he stated.
