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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developed Integrated Design Guidelines to facilitate the design and construction process for its array of capital programs and projects. This web-based tool coordinates the various design standards and data which NYCHA uses into a single, consolidated format. The Guidelines are accessible to users on computer, tablet or mobile device.

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Apartments
Apartments
Building Exterior, Facade & Window
Building Exterior, Facade & Window
Common Areas & Lobbies
Common Areas & Lobbies
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Environmental Remediation
Environmental Remediation
Fire Protection
Fire Protection
Flood Protection
Flood Protection
Grounds
Grounds
Heating
Heating
Interior Electrical & Lighting
Interior Electrical & Lighting
Plumbing
Plumbing
Roofs
Roofs
Safety & Security
Safety & Security
Signage
Signage
Structural
Structural
Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Vertical Transportation Systems
Vertical Transportation Systems
Waste Management & Pest Control
Waste Management & Pest Control
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