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NYBG Edible Academy

Bronx, NY

The Edible Academy features a new LEED Gold certified classroom building with a green roof, porous pavers, geothermal heating, and state-of-the-art kitchen facilities. The propagation greenhouse serves the expanded garden areas, accommodating 100,000 students and visitors annually.

  • The classroom building’s main support structure is comprised of prominent trusses made from Douglas-Fir glulam members.
  • The classroom building’s main support structure is comprised of prominent trusses made from Douglas-Fir glulam members.

Glulam members also support the covered terrace and classroom building interior. A large wooden deck extends the exterior terrace, providing views into the gardens and overhanging a dramatic rocky outcrop.

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