by Lucy Wang Environmentally friendly materials, community-focused design and renewable energy combine in Tsha’ thoñswatha’, the Onondaga Nation’s new fire station. Designed by Syracuse-based Ashley McGraw Architects in close collaboration with the Nation community, the new building replaced an old, corroded firehouse and added a community hall in Onondaga County, New York. … [Read more...] about INHABITAT – Spotlight on Tsha’ thoñswatha
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Tsha’ Thoñswatha wins Design Excellence Award
Syracuse- On November 7th, the CNY Chapter of the American Institute of Architects awarded Ashley McGraw Architects and the Onondaga Nation the 2015 Award of Excellence for Tsha’ Thoñswatha (the Onondaga Nation firehouse and community room). This award is AIA-CNY’s highest honor for design excellence. “Receiving this award is very gratifying,” said Andrew Schuster of Ashley … [Read more...] about Tsha’ Thoñswatha wins Design Excellence Award
Tsha’ Thoñswatha’ is “green”
The Onondaga Nation's new firehouse Tsha' Thoñswatha' is built to work with Mother Nature for many generations to come. Below are some posters about how Tsha' Thoñswatha' was constructed. Also read: TSHA’ THONSWATHA’: The journey to a new … [Read more...] about Tsha’ Thoñswatha’ is “green”
The new Onondaga Nation volunteer fire hall: Built to rely on the energy within
Syracuse.com: The new Onondaga Nation firehouse has geothermal heating and cooling, linked to wells that run 400 feet deep. Recycled paperbacks provide the fiber used as insulation, between the walls. The floorboards for a new community hall are made from gleaming maple. … [Read more...] about The new Onondaga Nation volunteer fire hall: Built to rely on the energy within
TSHA’ THON’SWATHA’: The journey to a new Firehouse
World War II just ended. The men have returned from overseas back to the Nation. From their experiences during the war, they expressed to our community the need for a fire department. “We started fundraising right away,” said Sam Babcock, the Nation’s first fire chief who is 85 years young. “We held 50/50 drawings, turkey shoots, and raffles. It was a real community … [Read more...] about TSHA’ THON’SWATHA’: The journey to a new Firehouse
Architect visits ONS
Onondaga Nation School – Architect Andrew Schuster visited the ONS Fifth grade classroom last week to talk about Tsha’Thoñswatha’ (Fire barn) and how earth friendly resources are used in its construction. … [Read more...] about Architect visits ONS
Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ Update
Architects Ed McGraw and Andrew Schuster of Ashley McGraw Architects came to the Longhouse to discuss the progress of Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ (the fire barn and community hall) construction last week. The architects commended the Nation for its commitment to provide the people of the Nation a building built with high environmental standards. “The Nation gave us a direction to … [Read more...] about Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ Update