The New York Times Headquarters
The New York Times Headquarters New York City
MechoSystems’ state-of-the-art SolarTrac® Automated Shade System is installed in The New York Times Headquarters in Manhattan. And, when paired with the electrical lights, has provided energy savings of 24%. The company occupies floors 2–27 of the 52-story tower. The majority of the space is an openplan office design, configured to maximize views to the outside. The SolarTrac System’s design results in reduced heat gain, control of solar-ray penetration, and overall environmental sustainability. This WindowManagement® System contributes to the building’s energy efficiency and overall occupant comfort. The technology automatically adjusts the position of the shades incrementally throughout the building according to the angle of the rays of the sun using a PC-based system. Features Type of control SolarTrac Automated Shade System Type of motors WhisperShade® I-Con® Number of floors 52 Number of motors 1,054 Number of SolarTrac zones 522 Automation components Brightness-Override Module Shadow-Override Module Touchscreen-Override Module Reflection Module Architects Renzo Piano Building Workshop in association with FXFOWLE Architects. Interiors by Gensler Architects: Renzo Piano Building Workshop and FXFOWLE Architects. Interior design: Gensler.
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MechoSystems’ state-of-the-art SolarTrac® Automated Shade System is installed in The New York Times Headquarters in Manhattan. And, when paired with the electrical lights, has provided energy savings of 24%. The company occupies floors 2–27 of the 52-story tower. The majority of the space is an openplan office design, configured to maximize views to the outside. The SolarTrac System’s design results in reduced heat gain, control of solar-ray penetration, and overall environmental sustainability. This WindowManagement® System contributes to the building’s energy efficiency and overall occupant comfort. The technology automatically adjusts the position of the shades incrementally throughout the building according to the angle of the rays of the sun using a PC-based system. Features Type of control SolarTrac Automated Shade System Type of motors WhisperShade® I-Con® Number of floors 52 Number of motors 1,054 Number of SolarTrac zones 522 Automation components Brightness-Override Module Shadow-Override Module Touchscreen-Override Module Reflection Module Architects Renzo Piano Building Workshop in association with FXFOWLE Architects. Interiors by Gensler Architects: Renzo Piano Building Workshop and FXFOWLE Architects. Interior design: Gensler.
MechoSystems Corporate Headquarters 42-03 35th Street Long Island City, NY 11101 © 2013 MechoShade Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks herein are owned by MechoShade Systems, Inc. No part of this document may be reproduced or otherwise used without the express written consent of MechoShade Systems, Inc.
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