NEW YORK CITY, USA, 2011

With millions of square feet of LEED-certified development in the New York City, excellent walk-ability and superior transit access, Lower Manhattan already pursues strong green ambitions. The density, diversity of use, and significant development potential in Greenwich South offer a rare opportunity to experiment with sustainability solutions on a district-wide scale. With a fresh outlook, Greenwich South can be the final piece of the puzzle, the linchpin of an exciting, sustainable, and successful Downtown.

The aim was to design a multiple use tower with passive house components and to make the most of the area’s micro-climate,  geology, and location. A unique approach was used – one where building and landscape are not discernible as individual elements. With all this in mind, the tower achieved the building physics performance of a passive house. The design enabled usage of entirely passive means of lighting and ventilation in almost the entire building.

I am happy to introduce you the Greenwich Tower.