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SDA engineers solar-powered beauty at Battery Park City

The Solaire at Battery Park City, New York
photo courtesy of GE

Location: New York, NY USA

Client: Albanese Development

Use: High-rise residential building, The Solaire, at Battery Park City, New York.

AIA Top Ten Green Project

U.S. Green Building Council LEED-NC, v2 Gold

Background:
Developers competing for the highly desirable parcels in Battery Park City on New York's lower west side were encouraged to incorporate green technologies and environmentally responsive design into their proposals.

SDA was retained to support design architect Cesar Pelli & Associates in creating New York's first solar-powered, high-rise residential tower.

Map of Battery Park site
Custom BIPV at Battery Park CitySpecial Features:
SDA proposed a building-integrated PV facade looking southwest over the Hudson River.

The custom crystalline BIPV elements displace traditional spandrel materials to create a signature solar electric skin.
A custom architectural glass BIPV canopy above the main entry showcases the technology.
"Bulk-power" harvest was incorporated on the building's roof where the 2-story equipment screen was wrapped with conventional PV modules.
A custom mounting configuration was employed to create shadow lines while enhancing solar harvest.

Outcome:
The developers received so much attention during construction that they decided to name their new building the Solaire and build their entire marketing program around green city living.

Battery Park high rise - view from the river
The Solaire - view from the river

The Solaire at Battery Park City is groundbreaking in many ways, particularly in its showcasing of green building principles in a highly visible, urban location. In the neighborhood of Ground Zero, the project speaks volumes about the potential for innovation and humane design to galvanize a collective vision of a hopeful future.

SDA can help realize your vision for large commercial projects showcasing renewable energy systems. Contact us with your project idea.