Whitney Museum of American Art
Principal Use
Cultural
Design Architect
Renzo Piano Building Workshop; Cooper Robertson (Architect of Record)
Anything about the engineers? Facade consultants?
Structural: Robert Silman Associates; Facade: R.A. Heintges & Associates; Curtain Wall: Josef Gartner GmbH; MEP: Jaros Baum & Bolles
Gross Floor Area
Reason(s) for inclusion
Building Name
Whitney Museum of American Art
Address
99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014, USA
Description / Additional Information
Describe the key innovation and technology aspects of the project
Project Narrative
The Whitney's facade combines a thermally robust cladding strategy with precision glazing for art-safe daylighting. Pale blue-grey carbon steel panels (9.5mm, backed by 190mm mineral wool) dominate the asymmetric exterior. Double-glazed low-e curtain walls and triple-glazed sawtooth skylights with motorized shades deliver UV-filtered light. A 75kW CHP plant and 70% green power procurement secured LEED Gold — first purpose-built museum globally to achieve this standard.
General Information
Year completed (or major renovation)
2015
Construction Cost
422000000
Climate Zone
Continental
Building Certifications (check all that apply)
- LEED
External Links
Link(s) for more information
Other Design Features
Energy Performance
Energy Use Intensity (energy consumption per year)
339 kWh/m2/year
3,649 kBtu/ft2/year
Construction Type
Construction Type
- Curtain Wall
Prevalent Glazing Type
- Double Glazing
- Triple Glazing
Main Cladding Material
- Glass
- Steel
- Concrete
Approximate WWR (measured from the inside)
25%
Skin Type
Skin Type
- Single Skin Facade
Solar Shading
Solar Shading Strategy
- Glazing-integrated Shading
Ventilation
Is there natural ventilation through the facade?
No
Daylight
Is daylight simulation part of the design process?
Yes
Noise
Embodied Carbon
Was a carbon assesment of the facade conducted in the design phase?
No
Energy Generation
Does the facade produce energy?
No