Rooftop Greenhouse

A new greenhouse atop a community building to grow hydroponic crops that would be served in local meal programs.

Information

Location: 301 Henry Street New York, NY

Client/Owner: Henry Street Settlement

Consultants

Structural: D’Huy Engineering

Environmental & Hydroponic: BluePlanet Environmental

Project Status: Unbuilt

Size: 1,700 sq ft

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A new greenhouse atop a community building to grow hydroponic crops that would be served in local meal programs

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A combination of growing area and teaching space for the child and young adult programs within the building

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Centrally located within the LES community

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Plan showing the hydroponic trays, propagation table, and support spaces