Holcim Awards 2008 North America

Gold: Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Education Center, New York, USA

Watch an introductory video abut the Solar 2 building which features solar panels, geothermal wells, and will be New York's first CO2-neutral building.

Type of project:
Architecture (education)
Start of construction:
January 2009
Main author:
Christopher J. Collins, Executive Director, Solar One Green Energy, Arts and Education Center, New York, USA

Project Summary
Showing that sustainable energy use is possible in lower Manhattan is the objective of the Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts & Education Center. The center’s plethora of outreach programs for all ages demonstrates the potential that comes from harnessing the sun’s energy. As the first carbon-neutral building in the city, it is an important symbol for going green in an urban setting.