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- Staten Island Supreme Courthouse<a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/staten-island" target="_blank">Staten Island’s</a> new face of justice does much more than uphold the law—it also serves as a shining example of sustainable civic architecture. Designed by Susan T. Rodriguez/<a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/tag/ennead-architects" target="_blank">Ennead Architects</a>, the recently completed Staten Island Courthouse is a handsome copper-clad development that prominently sits on a hilltop site overlooking the New York Harbor. Energy-efficient systems were a major focus of the project, which features green roofs and daylight harvesting, and is designed to achieve LEED Silver certification.1
- Staten Island Supreme CourthouseBuilt to house the New York State Supreme Civil and Criminal Courts as well as the lower Criminal Court, the Staten Island Courthouse impressively blends function, aesthetics, and symbolism into its design.2
- Staten Island Supreme CourthouseAs a courthouse, safety and security are paramount to the design, and Ennead Architects achieves a secure facility while still creating welcoming east-facing public spaces and a facade with a transparent glass curtainwall.3
- Staten Island Supreme CourthouseAs a courthouse, safety and security are paramount to the design, and Ennead Architects achieves a secure facility while still creating welcoming east-facing public spaces and a facade with a transparent glass curtainwall.4
- Staten Island Supreme CourthouseThe 184,000-square-foot courthouse boasts an impressive array of energy-saving features.5
- Staten Island Supreme CourthouseNatural daylight and views are maximized throughout the building, while high-performance insulation and energy-efficient systems minimize heating and cooling needs.6
- Staten Island Supreme CourthouseThe LEED Silver-seeking building also includes extensive green roofs that combat the heat island effect, manages stormwater run-off, and is constructed from locally sourced and natural materials.7