BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a special
joint resolution sponsored by State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle
and New York Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr., architects Richard
Stott and Craig Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance were honored
in a State of New York Legislative Resolution recently issued by
the two state legislative bodies.
The resolution, number 6087 in the NY Senate and
number 1553 in the Assembly, honors the architects and members
of the HGA for the work done on the Dubin house in
Southampton. This renovation of what had been a completely
destroyed-by-fire residence, incorporates ground-breaking
“green” innovations that make the home one of the first measurable,
energy efficient, net zero structures in the country.
Text of the resolution is as follows:
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body
to recognize that the quality and character of life in the
communities across New York State are reflective of the
concerned and dedicated efforts of those organization and
individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full
accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body
is justly proud to honor architects Richard Stott and Craig
Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance, upon the occasion of
their designation for special recognition for the construction
of a “net zero” green home; and
WHEREAS, In December 2008, the family home of David
and Saundra Dubin of Southampton, New York, was destroyed by
fire; this tragic occurrence attracted the attention and
volunteer assistance of architects Richard Stott and Craig
Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance; and
WHEREAS, Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP, is the
owner of Steelbone Design Company and Flynn Stott Architects,
P.C., located in Southampton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Craig Lee is the owner of Lee
Architecture, PC, a residential architecture firm established in
1991 and located in Sag Harbor, New York, and
WHEREAS, The Hamptons Green Alliance is an
association of building and related-service professionals in the
Hamptons on Long Island organized to promote green building
and maintenance practices; its goal is to be a resource for
proven green and ecological practices; it is driven by a
commitment to use its expertise in making our planet greener; and
WHEREAS, With the support of the Hamptons Green
Alliance, architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee undertook to
design a replacement home for the Dubin family that would be
one of the first models of net zero, carbon neutral green
living; and
WHEREAS, In spring 2010, a new home was presented
to the Dubins; this technologically-advanced home featured green
innovations such as a super insulated shell, geothermal
heating and cooling, evacuated tube solar thermal hot water,
thin film photovoltaic solar power, LED lighting, and a rain
water harvesting system; and
WHEREAS, On May 13, 2010, the Dubin family’s new
home received the NetZero Building Award by the Long Island
Power Authority; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to
recognize and pay tribute to architects Richard Stott and Craig
Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body
that when organizations and individuals of such noble aims and
accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be
recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its
deliberations to honor architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee,
and the Hamptons Green Alliance, upon the occasion of their
designation for special recognition for the construction of a
“net zero” green home; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably
engrossed, be transmitted to Richard Stott, Craig Lee, and the
Hamptons Green Alliance.”
ABOUT THE HAMPTONS GREEN ALLIANCE
The Hamptons Green Alliance (HGA) is a
not-for-profit association of building and related-service
professionals in the Hamptons on Long Island organized to
promote green building and maintenance practices. The
brain-child of Hamptons-based Telemark, a high quality, well
respected builder and organized with fellow tradesman committed to
green building practices from the area, HGA provides information
on materials, systems and best-practices for building and
maintaining carbon-neutral, zero-energy homes and ecological
landscapes via its website and other public forums. Members
are leaders in their respective fields. HGA’s goal is to be a
resource for proven green and ecological practices and is
driven by a commitment to use the Alliance’s combined expertise to
make the planet greener. For more information, visit www.hamptonsgreenalliance.org.
ABOUT RICHARD F. STOTT
Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP, has practiced
architecture for the past 25 years in the eastern US, serving
individual, corporate, healthcare and governmental clients. He
holds a Master of Architecture Degree from California
Polytechnic State University and is a LEED Accredited
professional. He is the founding president of AIA Peconic, a local
chapter of the American Institute of Architects and sits on the
board of directors for New York State AIA. A member of the
Southampton Town Sustainable energy Committee, he is actively
rewriting the wind energy code and assisting Southampton to
define and implement a sustainability plan. He particularly
interested in wind and solar energy design, which is an
outgrowth of his interests in sailing and flying.
ABOUT LEE ARCHITECTURE, PC
Lee Architecture, PC, is a small Residential
Architecture firm established in 1991 located in Sag Harbor, New
York, by Craig Lee. The practice is dedicated to the craft of
architecture and sustainability, and takes particular pride
in satisfying the individual needs of each of its varied and
valued clients. The wide array of residential projects
includes additions, renovations, and new homes. Craig Lee is a member
of the American Institute of Architects and holds a Bachelor of
Arts from Colgate University (1981) and a Masters in
Architecture from Syracuse University (1985).
