Since 1991, Harvey Cohn has provided a full range of architectural services with a strong focus on environmentally responsible design and energy conservation as Principal of Harvey Cohn Architecture PLLC (formerly Harvey Cohn Architects).  Sustainable design and its role in preserving the environment has been a long-standing interest and strong component of his architectural identity and he sees the successful integration of sustainability with aesthetic and functional goals as the natural focus of his practice. In order to maximize each client’s goals and priorities, he approaches each project individually, utilizing his expertise in sustainable materials and techniques to minimize ecological impacts and maximize occupant health. This comprehensive approach assures results that meet or exceed client expectations and helps avoid costly changes during the construction phase, while continuing to advance ecologically-sound architectural practice.

Harvey Cohn is committed to making the benefits of sustainable architecture achievable on every project in a manner that is affordable and aesthetically appropriate. He consistently incorporates energy conservation, sustainable design, and healthy (non-toxic) construction as appropriate to the project and the goals of the client.  In the schematic design phase, this includes analysis of the project’s specific site and climate conditions to establish design criteria that will respond to the natural environment in order to minimize energy use.  During the design development and documentation phases, his work includes selecting environmentally preferable materials such as certified sustainable wood, super efficient heating and cooling systems, and non-toxic paints and finishes.

Clients include the Estee Lauder family and corporation, Lubavitch Chabad, and Hotjobs.com, in addition to a long roster of residential clients for whom Mr. Cohn has handled a diverse range of renovations, additions, and new construction in urban, suburban, and rural locations throughout the northeast.

Significant projects for which Mr. Cohn had major responsibility working with other architectural firms include: the Buddhist Cultural Center (New York, NY, 1994-1996), an award-winning renovation of a 19th Century YWCA building (35,000 sf) into assembly rooms, offices, and various support spaces (as a consultant for Anita Bartholin Brandt Architects);  Cypress Hills Branch Public Library (Brooklyn, NY, 1990-1991):  award-winning, new building for Brooklyn Public Libraries; 7,500 sf, $2 million, one-story structure (for Richard Dattner Architect, P.C.); Riverbank State Park (New York, NY, 1989-1990):  Project Architect in charge of the Cultural and Athletic Buildings, two of the five recreational buildings that were built atop the North River Water Treatment facility (for Richard Dattner Architect, P.C.); Clara Maass Medical Center Northwest Addition (Bellville, NJ, 1988-1989):  Project Designer/Architect for this 25,000 sf, $5 million addition which houses a new Ambulatory Surgery service and an expanded Emergency (for The Rosenfield Partnership);  Port Liberté (Jersey City, NJ, 1986-1987):  Job captain with responsibility for the Canal Condominiums, one of three housing types in this residential development (for The Ehrenkrantz Group); Kings County Hospital Center (Brooklyn, NY, 1985-1986):  Space inventory report, master plan, and detailed space program (for The Ehrenkrantz Group).