Bronx Tech Incubator
Bronx, NY, USA • 2015
An industrial building is renovated to create a high performance Passive House tech office space.
The Bronx Tech Incubator will provide a mix of offices, open workstations and collaboration spaces for technology startups. Encompassing over 23,000 square feet in a converted industrial building, the project is designed to Passive House standards for building performance and energy efficiency.
Located in the Bronx’s Foxhurst neighborhood, the Tech Incubator will bring jobs, access to working and social space, and a cafe to an under-served community removed from Manhattan’s established Silicon Alleys.
The project incorporates advanced design, detailing and construction methodologies to achieve Passive House certification for high indoor air quality and very low operational energy usage. As of project inception it will be the largest commercial Passive House project in the United States.
The client’s company is a leader in solar power technology. The building serves as a showcase for sustainable practices.
DESIGN TEAM
Jordan Parnass
Chris Nelson
Dimitri Kim
Philip M. Weller
Mithila Poojari
John Baker
Lucie Tomastikova
Antonio Dellomo
CONSULTANTS
Baukraft - Passive House Engineering
AMA Consulting Engineers - MEP Engineering
LPR Associates - Structural Engineering