January 28 - 31, 2010
In the process of designing a new guest house in an eco-friendly community, The Haciendas at Las Fincas, just south of San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua, Laura Heim traveled there to sensitively site the house respecting views (1) and appropriate solar and wind orientation. The location will also minimize the disruption of existing vegetation. The house will collect rainwater with a dramatic winged roof to be stored in a cistern as well as use solar panels for power. The approach view of the site (2) looking south includes vegetation and distant mountains on the horizon and to the north a dramatic mountain view (3). The site slopes to the southern edge and is bounded by a river (4). The "T" form of the house, La Casa de Fuego y Agua, connects the public and private space which is organized along an axis linking fire and water.

January 1, 2010
Laura Heim, AIA LEED AP begins her second term as President of the Queens chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Greening Queens is the chapter theme for 2010. She is also serving on the Board of Directors for AIA New York State.

December 5, 2009
2009 QBBA Building Awards
The Queens & Bronx Building Association honors Astoria Park Residence, by Laura Heim Architect PPLC, with a design excellence award in the category of rehabilitation, alteration or addition (interior & exterior) to a two-family residence.

November 29, 2009
The New York Times Habitats column of the Sunday Real Estate section featured a Sunnyside Gardens renovation project by Laura Heim Architect PLLC. As shown in the photos from the article, the open kitchen design and details create a modern interpretation of a traditional black and white kitchen which is suited to this 1920's historic house.

October 22, 2009
Astoria Line, Fall 2009, an original watercolor by Laura Heim, was included in the annual benefit silent auction to support the work of the Sunnyside Community Services.

October 7, 2009
The Garden City Historical Society held its second Saint Paul's Forum, "The Real Costs of Demolition," and Laura Heim, AIA LEED AP participated on the panel presenting the green and sustainable benefits of preserving Saint Paul's School located in Garden City and constructed between 1877 and 1883.

January 1, 2009
Heim - President AIA Queens
Laura Heim, AIA begins her two year term as President of the Queens chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Connecting Queens: Fabric and Future is the chapter theme for 2009.

December 6, 2008
2008 QBBA Building Awards
The Queens & Bronx Building Association honors the Astoria Row House Renovation, by Laura Heim Architect PPLC, with a design rehabilitation award in the category of interior of a single residence, one- or two-family attached.

December 3, 2008
First Prize - Excellence in Design Award
Astoria Row House Renovation receives a first prize in design from the Queens Chamber of Commerce.

October 23, 2008
Sunday Morning 2008, a watercolor by Laura Heim, was auctioned off at the Fifth Annual Sunnyside Community Services' Benefit Art Auction.

October 19, 2008
Sunnyside artists exhibited their work at the Queen of Angels Old Church Meeting Hall. Laura Heim displayed landscape watercolors from Sunnyside, Maine and Vermont.

June 29, 2008
The New York Times Real Estate section featured an article, complete with dramatic photos, of a Sunnyside Gardens attic renovation designed by Laura Heim.

June 24, 2008
Laura Heim, principal of Laura Heim Architect PLLC, received a 2008 Partnership in Education Award from The International High School (IHS) at La Guardia Community College at the graduation ceremony on June 24, 2008. This award recognizes mentors who provide exemplary internship opportunities to IHS students during the school year.

April 30, 2008
Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award 2007
Roosevelt Island Trolley Center and Visitor Kiosk
The design work of Laura Heim Architect on the Roosevelt Island Trolley Center and Visitor Kiosk was recognized by the The New York Landmark Conservancy which bestowed a prestigious Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award for the work on Kiosk Visitors Center.  The Lucy G. Moses Award is the highest honor for excellence in historic preservation.
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October 18, 2007
Laura Heim's watercolor 7 Local, 2007 was exhibited and, after spirited bidding, auctioned off at the Fourth Annual Sunnyside Community Services' Benefit Art Auction.
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October 6, 2007
Laura Heim and Jeffrey Kroessler lead the tour, Sunnyside Gardens: Becoming a NYC Historic District, as part of the American Institute of Architects 2007 New York State Convention: Past as Prologue.

September 10, 2007
At the Queens Museum of Art, the American Institute of Architects Queens Chapter awarded Laura Heim, AIA with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her dedication and leadership to the architectural profession by working with the community towards the designation of the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission.

August 2007
The first two projects approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission in the new Sunnyside Gardens Historic District were designed by Laura Heim Architect PLLC.
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July 29, 2007
Official Opening of the Roosevelt Island Visitors Kiosk
The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) had hired architect Laura Heim to assist in the coordination of the work of the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and their contractors during the site work phase of this project as well as to prepare a interior furnishings package for the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.

Laura Heim Architect redesigned the kiosk entry sequence resulting in an elegant curving pathway leading to a terraced entry. Read the RIHS newsletter (pdf).

July 18, 2007
The Historic Districts Council sponsored a panel discussion focusing on recently calendared or designated historic districts in NYC. Laura Heim participated on the panel representing Sunnyside Gardens.
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July 26 - September 23, 2006
NEW PRACTICES NEW YORK
Laura Heim's portfolio of work is on exhibit at the American Institute of Architects - NYC Chapter Center for Architecture
536 LaGuardia Place, NYC

May - August 2006
Intimate Landscapes: Maine, Vermont, Florida & Queens
Watercolor Exhibit by Laura Heim