The Solaire
project at a glance
- Client River Terrace Associates (Albanese Organization/Northwestern Mutual)
- Architect Cesar Pelli & Associates, LLC, SLCE Architects
- Location New York, NY
- Attributes Residential / Hotel, Green Building, New York
The Solaire is a 27-story, 357,000 square foot reinforced concrete residential building with 293 units and underground parking for 40 cars. The building is the first “Green, Environmentally Sustainable” residential high-rise in the United States.
The Solaire was designed to consume 35% less energy, reduce peak demand for electricity by 65%, and require 50% less potable water than a conventional, residential high-rise building. An integrated array of photovoltaic panels generates 5% of the building's energy at peak loading. The building incorporates an advanced HVAC system, fueled by natural gas and free of ozone-depleting refrigerants. Multi-level humidification and ventilation systems supply filtered fresh air to each residential unit. Daylighting was maximized and balanced with the thermal envelope. High-performance casement windows were used throughout.
This glass and brick residential tower is part of a planned neighborhood built on landfill bordering the west side of New York City's financial district. It is the first building designed in accordance with new environmental guidelines instituted in 2000 by the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA), the government entity that has overseen the development of Battery Park City since 1969.
The Solaire is a LEED Gold building and was chosen as an AIA Top Ten Green Project for 2004.
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