Greenhouse Transformer is a typology for both urban farming and a year-round learning environment. To integrate life cycle components of food production into a building, we introduced a transforming system that can provide various environmental conditions. Together with mechanical means, the system allows for different types of climate so urban farming conditions can be more controlled. Greenhouse Transformer aims to encourage activity and engage visitors in the program more efficiently while providing the West Harlem community a year-round learning facility.
Project facts
Location Harlem, NY
Design Team Dongwoo Yim, Assoc. AIA, and Rafael Luna, PRAUD
Year 2012
Category Planning
AIANY Recognition
2012 ENYA Ideas Competition: The Harlem Edge