If you are new to the world of NYC’s Local Law 11 (Facade inspection Safety Program) you may be struggling to understand where your building falls within the FISP filing cycles.

Well not to worry, here at M+S we offer our clients a thorough assessment and examination of their building facades, serving as a cornerstone for construction and rehabilitation decisions while ensuring strict adherence to NYC DOB Local Law 11/ FISP requirements. Our expert team is also able to advise bulding owners and managers on the urgency of different repair requirements and the implication of different FISP filing classifications.

Given occasional delays in the LPC and/or DOB permitting processes, negotiations for neighboring access agreements, and the discovery of unforeseen scope of work during demolition or construction, repairs may extend beyond the initially projected timeline. Therefore, it is imperative to initiate reviews and subsequent repairs for the 10th cycle at the earliest pont possible, especially if your building is classified under the SWARMP category. This proactive approach is crucial to ensure compliance and preempt any potential penalties associated with late filings, or costs associated with extended sidwalk shed installations

The relationship between architecture and the environment is a crucial issue today due to the growing awareness of sustainability and the environmental impact of buildings and cities. Aware of this, we propose the construction of this school cafeteria located in Jauja – Peru, using rammed earth, a traditional construction technique that involves compacting layers of moist earth inside a formwork to create solid walls.

Although the rammed earth has been largely replaced by more modern construction methods, this ancestral construction system has many benefits, among which are: sustainability due to the use of local and abundant materials, such as earth and sand; low cost for being easily available materials and thermal insulation since the mud walls can retain heat in winter and keep cool in summer which can contribute to the energy efficiency of the building.