The New York Botanical Garden Edible Academy
PROJECT DETAILS
This 30,000-square-foot New York Botanical Garden Edible Academy project provides space for hands-on activities, and programs to help educate children and families about growing and preparing vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Features include an indoor teaching pavilion, an exterior open/covered pavilion in front of large gardening area, a horticulture shed for equipment, a greenhouse, and an exterior 300-person amphitheater.
The Edible Academy was recognized in Engineering News-Records’ 2018 Best Regional Projects, being named Best Green Project.
LEED GOLD
This project is LEED Gold certified with an environmentally sustainable model green building, cutting–edge technology, a green roof, porous pavements, and geothermal heat.
LOCATION:
BRONX, NY
SECTOR:
ARTS & CULTURE
SIZE:
30,000 SQ FT
SCOPE
New Construction