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Envelope

Zoning Analysis, Testing, and Diagrammatic representation of NYC Zoning Law

Project Date
2016 - present
Location
New York City, US
Role
Design Consultant
Organization
Envelope
Team Members
Confidential

Envelope is a software company, spun out of a longtime collaboration between award-winning SHoP Architects, and the Director of MIT’s Civic Data Design Lab. The 3D urban mapping platform integrates proprietary geospatial datasets, sophisticated algorithms, and iterative scenario analysis, enabling real estate professionals to visualize opportunity and make faster, smarter, and more discreet investment decisions.

I worked with the team to conduct quality analysis in the lead up the beta release of their first product. I also translated relevant aspects of complicated zoning text into legible diagrams, used as an internal resource for a software team unfamiliar with standard zoning concepts.

I have continued to work closely with the company CEO in order to develop Envelope's branding and visual identity.

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FAR Transfer

Landowners can accumlate leftover FAR from adjoining lots in order to maximize their zoning envelope.

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Height + Setback

Above the initial base height, the building must setback in accordance with the sky exposure plane. These diagrams explain possible design scenarios.

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Split Lots

There are certain rules that must be applied for zoning lots that straddle a mapped district boundary. These diagrams explain things such as FAR movement, adjusted lot coverage, and adjusted sky exposure planes.

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