Pebel Rodriguez was the Project Manager for The Bronx River House, headquarters of the Bronx River Alliance.
The project is a LEED GOLD building where photovoltaic arrays are anticipated to supply 100% of the energy demand through on-site solar energy generation. The 7,000 sf structure includes a boat house, an office area, a nature classroom and multipurpose community room. The building was awarded the NYC Public Design Commission Award and has been featured in the New York Times.
The project uses a number of energy efficiency strategies, including:
• 48kW photovoltaic system
• Highly insulated envelope
• Extensive daylighting
• Seasonally shaded vine screen
• Ground source heat pump
• Radiant floor heating
• 100% rainwater captured, treated and used on site
• Vegetated screen wall made of galvanized steel mesh (outer layer) and a vegetated cement board rain-screen (inner layer). The double layer of vegetation wraps around the building and the seasonal vines create a favorable microclimate that significantly lower the air temperature around the building envelope in the hot months.
Role: Project Manager • Member of a 2-person team.
