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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": Eco-basement exhibit.

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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": front entry, café and stage.

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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": Solar 2: view from East River with New York skyline and Stuyvesant Cove Park (part of Solar 2).

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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": Green roof under solar roof.

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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": Ramp to photovoltaic roof.

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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": Eco-apartment exhibit.

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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": Solar 2 plan: three views.

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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": Solar 2: building organization.

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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": Light, ventilation and electricity.

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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": 85kWh photovoltaic integrated roof.

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    Project entry 2008 North America - "Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Educational Center, New York, USA": Christopher Collins (right) and Colin Cathcart.

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.

Last updated: February 29, 2008 New York, NY, USA