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Bryant Park, New York City (Sustainability Achievements (An…
Bryant Park, New York City
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Sustainable Features
What was once a seedy part of town has become a multipurpose setting that is part storage facility and part beautiful outdoor space.
When the city demolished the existing park, it built an underground storage area for New York Public Library; the park became that facility’s green roof.
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Features
Durable, natural and recycled materials throughout the design
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Preserved historic pieces (foundations, railings, cast-iron lamps, etc.)
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where is Bryant park :
New York City, United States
Green Features
Higher ceilings and translucent insulating glass in floor-to-ceiling windows permit maximum daylight in interior spaces and optimal views
Filtered under-floor air distribution system and floor-by-floor air handling units allow for individual occupant control
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Gray-water system captures and re-uses rainwater, saving millions of gallons of water annually
Why does it works?
There are several reasons the Bryant Park redesign has been so successful. As stated above, it serves more than one purpose — covering and improving the efficiency of the library’s storage building while also creating a welcoming community space. Likewise, the redesign is backed by the professional design advice of urban planner and sociologist William H. Whyte, who used behavioral research to improve the space.