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Andrew GRACEFFA
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About Andrew GRACEFFA
Andrew Graceffa brings over 20 years of experience delivering projects for cultural institutions, multi-family residential buildings, commercial interiors, schools, and large urban developments throughout the Northeast—particularly in New York and Massachusetts. As an architect and seasoned project manager, he specializes in applying environmentally conscious and net-zero design strategies, along with advanced materials research, to complex projects in these key markets.
As Principal, Andrew leads a team of 25+ leading Energy and Sustainability professionals, maintaining SOCOTEC’s longstanding client relationships while driving growth in building decarbonization and sustainability across Boston and New York.
He has been a LEED Accredited Professional BD+C for more than 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 his extensive experience delivering well-designed, coordinated, and detailed projects, Andrew brings a collaborative approach to sustainable design and construction, helping clients achieve their sustainability objectives while navigating the evolving landscape of energy and carbon reduction.
Professional Experience
A TRUSTED EXPERT IN ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY
Andrew GRACEFFA is a Principal and Director of 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, FL, NY, and MA; MA - 954173
- LEED Accredited Professional BD+C, 2004
- Fitwel Ambassador, 2021
- 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/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, former Chair
Practice Areas
- Sustainable Project Certifications
- Carbon Reduction & Life Cycle Assessments
- Energy Use Analysis & Code Compliance
- Interior Wellness & Viral Planning
Representative Projects
CULTURAL & ENTERTAINMENT
- Queens Botanical Garden Education Building, Queens, NY,
- LEED Platinum pursued
- Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center, LEED Platinum pursued
- New York Botanical Garden Edible Academy, Bronx, NY
- North Hempstead Community Center, Long Island, NY, LEED Platinum
- Studio Museum, New York, NY, LEED Silver pursued
- New York City Center Theater, New York, NY
- Hudson Yards The Shed, New York, NY, LEED Gold
- Connecticut Science Center, Hartford, CT, LEED NC Gold
URBAN DESIGN
- Hudson Yards Eastern Rail Yards, LEED ND Certified
- Ronkonkoma Hub, Ronkonkoma, NY, LEED ND Certified
COMMERCIAL
- 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, LEED Platinum
- 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, LEED Gold
- 55 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, LEED Silver
- Hudson Yards, Retail Pavilion, New York, NY, LEED Gold
- Time Warner Hudson Yards, New York, NY, LEED Gold,
- 1155 Avenue of Americas Interiors, New York, NY
- Brooklyn Navy Yards, Pier 72, LEED Silver