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SNCI Tower New York

Firm

solus4

Type

Residential › Apartment

An iconic 950 foot tall residential tower is a vertical neighborhood
designed by solus4 architects and planners using their SNCI principals (Sustainable
Neighborhood Collaborative Initiative). There are 50 full-floor three bedroom plus
apartments at 3,000 square feet each. The distinctive shape comes from its structure
and energy systems. The exterior glazing makes up one of the tallest proposed
hybrid double glazed skins. While the initial intent of the double skin is to
enhance the thermal barrier, an interesting added benefit will be the chimney
effect at the external surface. Strategically
placed mini-turbines take advantage of the vertical air movement to generate
supplementary power. Balconies at each floor provide exterior space for the
resident while adding a variable shading screen to further control glare and
heat gain.

The 950 foot tall blade mast is cantilevered off the
concrete frame. Its entire outside surface as well as certain portions of the
exterior glazing is covered with transparent thin film photo voltaic panels
projected to provide – in combination with other passive and active sustainable
systems, the majority of the power requirement for the building. Keeping to the SNCI principles for energy
savings strategies, the building will have no parking except for several
all-electric vehicles garaged on-site and owned and operated by the common
ownership of the residences.

The balconies, in addition to providing living space and
shading, also act as rainwater collectors adding to the grey water recycling
system. Along with fully integrated energy management systems, each apartment
will have its own mini-plant. The street level base of the tower will include a
multi level common social space including neighborhood retail and food outlets,
mini-produce market, terraced cafes, recreation, gym, swimming, museum/gallery
space and office/studio space for residents placing the owners in the forefront
of low impact and sustainable communities.