Cook + Fox Architects
641 Avenue of the Americas , 8th Floor New York
neighborhood: Ladies’ Mile Historic District
hours
Sat:10am-5pm
Sun:10am-5pm
opendialogue Tours with architects on the hour, reservations rsvp@cookplusfox.com
Maximum people: 25
building date: 1902
architect: unknown

Explore these green-powered studio offices, which are set to achieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification – a voluntary national standard for sustainable building

High Line Viewing, The
820 Washington Street, New York
neighborhood: Meatpacking District
hours
Sat:11am-5pm
Sun:12pm-5pm
opendialogue: Project design presentations, 1-4 pm on the hour.
Maximum people: 15
building date: 1930s
architect: unknown

This disused, elevated rail viaduct is being converted to public open space. View the progress from the platform of a former meatpacking building.

Atelier Ten Environmental Designers
45 East 20th Street, 4th Floor New York
neighborhood: Flatiron District/Gramercy Park
hours
Sat:11am-3pm
Sun:11am-3pm
opendialogue: Tours by designers on Sat & Sun at 11 am, 1:30 & 3 pm.
Reserved tours, advance reservations required
Maximum people: 20
building date: 2001
architect: Atelier Ten Environmental Designers

Learn about the firm’s office renovation using innovative, inexpensive green design methods that ensure air quality, natural daylight and minimal energy use.

subway: N, R to 23rd St.; 4, 5, L, N, Q, R to Union Square
bus: M1, M2, M3, M6, M7

Build a Green Bakery
223 First Avenue, New York
neighborhood: East Village
hours
Sat:9am-5pm
Sun:9am-5pm
Continuous open access, first come basis, lining up if necessary
opendialogue Talk with project manager 10am-4pm
Maximum people: 15
building date: Winter 2005/opened December 29, 2005
architect: Designer: Maury Rubin [City Bakery in-house project]
other architects/consultants: David Sultz, Contractor

Learn how this neighborhood bakery uses organic and local ingredients in both its goods and store design, built completely from sustainable, recycled, biodegradeable vintage materials and fixtures.

subway: L to First Ave.
bus: M9, M14

Center for Architecture (OHNY Welcome Center)
536 LaGuardia Place, New York
neighborhood: Greenwich Village
hours
Sat:10am-4pm
Sun:10am-4pm
Continuous open access, first come basis, lining up if necessary
opendialogue Tour with architect, Sun 1 pm.
Maximum people: 300
building date: 2003
architect: Andrew Berman Architect

Discover how geothermal heating and cooling and 1,260-ft below-ground wells keep visitors comfortable in NYC’s liveliest venue for architecture and design exhibits, performances and children’s program

Ling Loft
225 East 21st Street, New York
neighborhood: Gramercy
hours
Sat:11am-5pm
Sun:11am-5pm
opendialogue Architect and owner David Ling on-site both days.
Maximum people: 10
building date: 2000
architect: David Ling

View this converted 19th-century dental factory, now a working studio/home complete with a moat and bridge

Project for Public Spaces – PROGRAMS ADDED!
700 Broadway, 4th Floor New York
neighborhood: Greenwich Village
hours
Sat:9:30am-5pm
Sun:Closed
Solaire, The TOURS FULLY BOOKED!
20 River Terrace, New York
neighborhood: Tribeca
hours
Sat:10am-4pm
Sun:Closed
opendialogue Tours with Balmori Associates on The Solaire’s green roof at 11 am & 1 pm, reservations info@balmori.com.
Maximum people: 25
building date: building: Schuman, Lichtenstein, Claman & Efron, 2003
architect: design: Cesar Pelli & Associates, Inc.

Explore NYC’s first “green” residential tower, which incorporates solar panels, planted roofs for public use, hydrological grey water for irrigation and a waste recycling center.

olar 1
2420 FDR Drive, Service Road East, New York
neighborhood: Stuyvesant Town
hours
Sat:9am-12pm
Sun:9am-12pm
Continuous open access, first come basis, lining up if necessary
Maximum people: 35 inside the building
building date: June 2003
architect: Kiss & Cathcart

Learn how Solar 1′s photovoltaic (solar) panels produce most of the energy needs for its employees, and discover the firm’s innovative features.

Build It Green! NYC http://www.bignyc.org/
3-17 26th Avenue, Astoria
neighborhood: Astoria
hours
Sat:10am-4pm
Sun:Closed
Tours every hour at 15 minutes past the hour.
Maximum people: 50
building date: 1910
architect: unknown

This nonprofit building material re-use center also funds environmental education programs at Solar1. Learn how it’s addressing NYC’s growing waste crisis by creating a marketplace for reusable building materials

Flux Factory
38-38 43rd Street, Long Island City
neighborhood: Long Island City
hours
Sat:10am-5pm
Sun:10am-5pm
Continuous open access, first come basis, lining up if necessary
building date: unknown
architect: unknown

Both home and workplace for many artists, this nonprofit studio supports innovative and collaborative works. See how its projects converse with the city’s physical, social and cultural space.

World Trade Center Memorial Foundation, The Presents: 9/11 and the American Landscape NEW SITE ADDITION
7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, 45th Floor, New York
neighborhood: Lower Manhattan

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