Myrtle Hall
MYRTLE HALL
PARTNER IN CHARGE
Jack Esterson, AIA
PHOTOGRAPHS
Alexander Severin
AREA
120000.0 sqm
LOCATION
536 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
CATEGORY
Cultural Architecture
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DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
Two predominant exterior wall systems; one glass curtain wall with aluminum sunscreens on the south side that allows for views into and through the building from both sides and the other a panelized brick masonry wall with aluminum and windows on the north side that allows it to relate to the surrounding mercantile brick structures along Myrtle Avenue
- Four-story atrium connects the two wall systems and allows for views into and through the building from both sides.
- One of the building’s most prominent features, the atrium serves as a symbolic gesture of transparency connecting Myrtle through the building to the campus and illustrates Pratt’s collaborative spirit, as well as its openness to the community.
- Art galleries on the second and fourth floors of the atrium will showcase student, alumni, and faculty work and promise to be among the most highly-visited spaces in the building
- North façade on Myrtle Avenue features a continuous metal clad sign band and a projecting canopy on the first floor
ECO FRIENDLY FEATURES
- Myrtle Hall is supported by structural steel and concrete that is high in recycled content
- Building has a combination green roof with native plantings and white roof to control storm water run-off, absorb carbon dioxide, and reduce the “heat island” effect
- Rooftop photovoltaic panels installed to provide green electricity for the building by displacing a portion of grid electricity and reducing greenhouse gases
- North-facing wall of the building designed for thermal performance and reflected daylight with high insulation values
Plan
- Exterior sunshades control the amount of daylight that filters into the building, with interior glazed partitions for enhanced daylit views
- Lighting controls include daylight harvesting and occupancy sensors to maximize energy efficiency
- Myrtle Hall contains high-efficiency heating,
ventilation, and air-conditioning systems to help in maintaining good indoor air quality and thermal comfort
- Building employs low-flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water consumption and the demand on New York City’s water system
- Myrtle Hall was constructed using regional, recycled, and low volatile organic compound emitting materials
- Recycled materials that were non-polluting, non-outgassing, and low-odor were employed on interior finishes
LANDSCAPING FEATURES
- New eco-landscaped park adjacent to building offers an attractive, quiet, public space
- Park features light-colored pavement that reflects sunlight and reduces “heat island” effect
- Native and drought-resistant plants that require only rainwater are used in the landscaping
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