Andrew Graceffa Director, Energy Services Vidaris a SOCOTEC Company

Andrew GRACEFFA

Principal
New York, NY

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Andrew GRACEFFA

Professional Licenses

Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Fitwel Ambassador LEED Accredited Professional LEED Fellow Registered Architect (RA)
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Expertise

Commercial Cultural & Entertainment Education Energy / Power Government Healthcare Hospitality Mixed Use Residential Transportation Architectural Services / Architecture Building Insulation Fenestration Glass/Glazing Sealants & Coatings Construction/Project Management Demolition Green Roof Building Portfolio Energy Reduction Carbon Reduction / NYC Local Law 97 Dewpoint Analyses Energy Code Compliance (through modeling, COMcheck & REScheck) Estimates of Actual Energy Use and Actual Carbon Emissions Materials and Vapor Barrier Selection Thermal Bridge Mitigation WUFI Moisture Transfer and Mold Avoidance Analyses Project Management / Construction Consulting BREEAM Energy Star Multifamily Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) ESG Consulting LEED NYC SCA Green Schools Guidelines Passive House Sustainability Guidelines
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Services

Carbon Reduction & Life Cycle Assessments Energy Use Analysis & Code Compliance Existing Building Diagnostics & Forensics Financial Incentives Net Zero Renewable Energy Solutions Thermal & Condensation Analysis ESG Interior Wellness & Viral Planning Passive House Sustainable Project Certifications
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About Andrew GRACEFFA

Andrew Graceffa has over 20 years of professional experience working on numerous cultural institutions, multi-family residential buildings, commercial interiors, schools, and large urban developments. As an architect and experienced project manager, he specializes in practical application of environmentally-conscious & net-zero design approaches and advanced materials research. ​

As Principal, he comanages a team of 25+ leading Energy and Sustainability professionals and continues SOCOTEC’s longstanding client relationships while progressing growth into the rapidly expanding sectors of existing & new building decarbonization and geographical markets. 

He has been a LEED Accredited Professional BD+C for 16+ years, is a Fitwel Ambassador, an accredited Green Globes Professional, and a Certified Passive House Consultant in addition to being a Registered Architect.​

Through Andy’s experience in delivering well-designed, well-coordinated and detailed projects, he is able to bring a collaborative approach to the sustainable design and building process, help realize a client’s sustainability objectives, and a focus on the continuously changing sustainability landscape.

Professional Experience

10+ YEARS WITH FIRM  |  20+ YEARS IN INDUSTRY

 

Andrew GRACEFFA is a Principal and the Director, Energy Services at SOCOTEC and has held various other positions within the organization since 2007. Prior to his current position, Mr. GRACEFFA was a Director of Energy Services at Vidaris, Inc. & formerly Viridian Energy & Environmental which was acquired by SOCOTEC in 2019.  Mr. GRACEFFA was previously employed at JLL PDS, Mark Finlay Architects and OKW Architects. 

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor of Architecture – University of Notre Dame – 2001

Registrations

  • Registered Architect: CT​
  • LEED Accredited Professional BD+C, 2004​
  • Fitwel Ambassador, 2021​
  • Green Globes Professional (GGP), Green Building Institute, 2009​
  • Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), 2015

Professional Affiliations

  • United States Green Building Council​
  • CT Green Building Council ​
  • Passive House Alliance US (PHAUS) ​
  • Fairfield Strategic Planning Committee​
  • Fairfield Bike/Walk Coalition, former Chair​
  • Fairfield Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, former Chair​
  • Penfield Pavilion Restoration Committee, Fairfield, CT​

Practice Areas

  • Sustainability: LEED, fitwel, Passive House​
  • Wellness: WELL, fitwel, Viral Response Certifications, IAQ/Advanced Materials Consulting

Representative Projects

COMMERCIAL​

  • 10, 30 and 55 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, LEED Platinum, Gold and Silver respectively ​
  • Brooklyn Navy Yards, Pier 72, LEED Silver ​
  • Prudential, NJ, LEED ND Certified ​
  • SAP America, New York, NY, LEED CI Gold​
  • Google Interior Fitout, New York, NY, LEED CI Silver ​
  • 599 Lexington Ave, 16th Floor, LEED CI Gold​

RESIDENTIAL & HOSPITALITY ​

  • 261 Hudson Street, New York, NY, LEED NC Gold ​
  • 460 Washington, New York, NY, LEED Gold​
  • 520 28th Street, New York, NY, LEED Silver​
  • Abington House, New York, NY, LEED Gold​
  • Hallets Point North and South Towers, New York, NY, ​
  • Enterprise Green Communities ​
  • Queens Plaza Park, Queens, NY, LEED v4 Platinum Pursued ​
  • Riverwalk 8, New York, NY, LEED Gold

Professional Licenses

Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Fitwel Ambassador LEED Accredited Professional LEED Fellow Registered Architect (RA)
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Expertise

Commercial Cultural & Entertainment Education Energy / Power Government Healthcare Hospitality Mixed Use Residential Transportation Architectural Services / Architecture Building Insulation Fenestration Glass/Glazing Sealants & Coatings Construction/Project Management Demolition Green Roof Building Portfolio Energy Reduction Carbon Reduction / NYC Local Law 97 Dewpoint Analyses Energy Code Compliance (through modeling, COMcheck & REScheck) Estimates of Actual Energy Use and Actual Carbon Emissions Materials and Vapor Barrier Selection Thermal Bridge Mitigation WUFI Moisture Transfer and Mold Avoidance Analyses Project Management / Construction Consulting BREEAM Energy Star Multifamily Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) ESG Consulting LEED NYC SCA Green Schools Guidelines Passive House Sustainability Guidelines
+ See more

Services

Carbon Reduction & Life Cycle Assessments Energy Use Analysis & Code Compliance Existing Building Diagnostics & Forensics Financial Incentives Net Zero Renewable Energy Solutions Thermal & Condensation Analysis ESG Interior Wellness & Viral Planning Passive House Sustainable Project Certifications
+ See more