Friday, March 1
Passive House: Energy Efficiency
Learn about the Passive House building standard, a low-energy building system, from Jeremy Shannon a NYC based architect and builder. He will introduce the concepts and then present case studies regarding four townhouse renovations designed and managed by his firm, Prospect Architecture. 6:30 pm. Free. The Old Stone House, 336 Third St., Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Tuesday, March 5
A Conversation with Gary Barnett
From the Upper West to East Side, Midtown to Madison Avenue, Gary Barnett’s Extell Development Company is one of Manhattan’s most active developers of residential, commercial and hospitality properties. Current projects include Riverside South, the International Gem Tower, redevelopment of The Carlton House and One57, which will be the tallest residential building in the city. Joel Leitner, president and founder of one of the city’s leading commercial appraisal and real estate consulting companies, will moderate. 11:30 am. $120. Club 101, 101 Park Ave. Contact Joshua Lyons at info@arew.org.
Tuesday, March 5
Design Talks with Clive Wilkinson
Clive Wilkinson, winner of the 2012 National Design Award for Interior Design, will be the first guest in the Design Talks conversation series. Wilkinson is an architect, designer, writer and strategist with particular expertise in the application of urban design thinking to interior design, specifically in workplace and educational communities. 6:30 pm. $15. Cooper-Hewitt Design Center, 111 Central Park North, Harlem. For further information, call 212-849-8353.
SALES
AERO
419 Broome St., 212-966-1500
Hours: Mon-Sat, 11- 6
Sale: Through March 2
At this winter sale, save up to 40 percent off trinkets, treasures and gilded curios, 75 percent off anything with a Christmas tree on it or fashioned from mercury glass and up to 75 percent off select decorative accessories. Qing Dynasty Elm Cupboard with carved inset panels and iron strapwork detailing in original finish, Shanxi province, circa 1810, reg. $19,500, now, $5,200; Gothic high-back side chair in toned gesso finish with camel leather seat, circa 1955, reg. $4,400, now $175; Citrine leather hides, $45-$65.
KNOLL
76 Ninth Ave., 11th Floor, 212-343-4000
Hours: Thurs, 10-7; Fri, 10-6, Sat, 11-4
Sale: Through March 2
Made-to-order mid-century modern designs by Bertoia, Breuer, Knoll, Nakashima, Noguchi, Platner, Rison, Mies van der Rohe, Saarinen and Schultz will be discounted.
MINOTTI NEW YORK
136 Madison Ave.
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:30-6; Sat and Sun, 11- 6
Sale: March 2-10
Floor samples — sofas, tables, chairs, entertainment units, wardrobes, bedrooms, carpets, lighting and accessories – are discounted up to 70 percent. Andersen Sofa, reg. $24,083, now $18,062; Prince Armchair, reg. $6,806, now $5,105.
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