This document appears to be a presentation for an architecture class on site planning and sustainability. It includes slides with information about a student team's topic on microclimate observations at the Brooklyn waterfront. The team conducted an inventory of the site and identified assets and liabilities. Photos were included showing different microclimates like under overpasses, at the beach, and near trees and buildings. The slides discuss circulation strategies and climate strategies for the area. The presentation concludes with next steps for further research by the student team.

1. NYC COLLEGE
OF TECHNOLOGY
Brooklyn Study
Downtown
Site Planning
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2. NYC COLLEGE
OF TECHNOLOGY
Instructor: Professor King
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Site Planning and Sustainability
Brooklyn Waterfront
Presentation Group # 1
Microclimate Observations
Site Planning
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MY TEAM
MY TEAM
• Helalul Islam
MY TEAM TOPIC
• Helalul.islam@yahoo.com
MY TEAM MAP
PHOTOS & VIDEO
INVENTORY
• Matthew Ho
ASSETS
• matthewho8@yahoo.com
LIABILITIES
DESIGN STRATEGIES • Ousmane Sene
CIRCULATION
STRATEGY
• djouzu@gmail.com
CLIMATE STRATEGY
OUR NEXT STEP … • Rose Angel
• rosangel@033@msn.com
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MY TEAM TOPIC
MY TEAM
MY TEAM TOPIC
Microclimates Observation
MY TEAM MAP • Microclimate is the climate of a local or small area. Microclimate
PHOTOS & VIDEO
differs from regional climate and weather in that its area of
influence is much smaller than regional climate but is more
INVENTORY
consistent than weather (which changes day to day).
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
• Therefore, our job was to find and analyze the advantages and
DESIGN STRATEGIES
disadvantages of the many different instances of microclimates
CIRCULATION
STRATEGY
we saw during our trip to the Brooklyn Waterfront.
CLIMATE STRATEGY
OUR NEXT STEP …
Site Planning
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MY TEAM MAP
MY TEAM
• Identify on a map the key elements your team will talk about
MY TEAM TOPIC
during the presentation. You may need more than one map to
MY TEAM MAP
PHOTOS & VIDEO talk about your presentation.
INVENTORY
• For example you may have one to identify where your key photos
ASSETS
are taken, one for liabilities, one for assets, one for design
LIABILITIES
DESIGN STRATEGIES strategies, etc.
• The order of the slides may change – for example you may have
CIRCULATION
STRATEGY
CLIMATE STRATEGY
a map for teach sub-topic (inventory, assets, liabilities, etc)
OUR NEXT STEP …
Site Planning
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MY TEAM MAP
MY TEAM • *Google Satellite map here
MY TEAM TOPIC • Matt will send later
MY TEAM MAP
PHOTOS & VIDEO
INVENTORY
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
DESIGN STRATEGIES
CIRCULATION
STRATEGY
CLIMATE STRATEGY
OUR NEXT STEP …
Site Planning
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OF TECHNOLOGY
Site Planning
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Prof.Paul.King

8. NYC COLLEGE
OF TECHNOLOGY
Site Planning
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Prof.Paul.King

9. NYC COLLEGE
OF TECHNOLOGY
Site Planning
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Prof.Paul.King

10. NYC COLLEGE
OF TECHNOLOGY
Site Planning
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Prof.Paul.King

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OF TECHNOLOGY
Site Planning
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OF TECHNOLOGY
MY TEAM
MY TEAM TOPIC
MY TEAM MAP
PHOTOS & VIDEO
INVENTORY
ASSETS
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
LIABILITIES
DESIGN STRATEGIES
CIRCULATION
STRATEGY
CLIMATE STRATEGY
OUR NEXT STEP …
Site Planning
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Overpasses
• Provides plenty of shade
• Echoes are amplified resulting in
these streets rarely being quiet, even
at night
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Beach
• Lack of shade
• Wind is much stronger around this
area due to being closer to the ocean
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• Repeated exposure to wind and
moisture made this area very slippery
• Potentially dangerous
Beach
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Brooklyn Front Carousel
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Carousel and The Sun
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• A structure constructed
out of glass will easily
absorb sunshine and
overheat. However, this
carousel was designed to
reflect sunlight from the
top.
• Reflective drapes may
also be dropped down to
prevent overheating
during the afternoon
• Close proximately to the
ocean provides a very
soothing breeze
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Parks and Carousel
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• Occasional cafés make
good resting areas and
provide shade from the
sun
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• Trees provide additional
shade to these concrete
paths as well as aesthetic
appeal
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• Large green fields are also visually pleasing to the eyes.
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However, they also run the benefit of distributing loud noises
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INVENTORY
• Surrounding Brooklyn Waterfront
MY TEAM • Large sized factory buildings
MY TEAM TOPIC • Large overpasses
MY TEAM MAP
• Modified roadways at Waterfront area
PHOTOS & VIDEO
• Beach area with sand and stones
• Granite stone steps
INVENTORY
• Cliffs oversees the water
ASSETS
• Large grass fields
LIABILITIES
• Park areas
DESIGN STRATEGIES • Planted trees
CIRCULATION • Concrete paths around park
STRATEGY
• Carousel
•
CLIMATE STRATEGY
Harbor cafes
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• Harbor boardwalk
• Ferry to Manhattan
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ASSETS
• Large buildings provides an abundance of shade
•
MY TEAM
Rent of buildings higher due to close view of the secenery
MY TEAM TOPIC
• Large bridge overpass provides a large area of shade for a
MY TEAM MAP majority of the day
PHOTOS & VIDEO • Railings overseeing installed at the edge of the cliffs to enforce
INVENTORY safety
ASSETS
• Close to ocean, often providing a gentle breeze and natural
cooling
LIABILITIES
• Granite stone steps as a rest or meeting area
DESIGN STRATEGIES
• Carousel area naturally ventilated due to reflective design and
CIRCULATION
STRATEGY
construction in close vicinity to ocean winds
CLIMATE STRATEGY
• Boardwalk is an excellent area to set up business due to how
much people tends to pass by
OUR NEXT STEP …
• Park areas filled with large grass fields, provides noise diffusion
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LIABILITIES
MY TEAM
• Many large buildings not in use anymore, taking up
MY TEAM TOPIC
space that could be used for more useful buildings
MY TEAM MAP
PHOTOS & VIDEO
• Destroying these buildings and then rebuilding
INVENTORY
them will take time and money
ASSETS • Overpass incredibly loud
LIABILITIES
• Beach open for swimming and kayaking,
DESIGN STRATEGIES
CIRCULATION
potentially dangerous since one area is left open
STRATEGY
without a fencing
• Large portion of carousel constructed with glass,
CLIMATE STRATEGY
OUR NEXT STEP …
could potential heat up to very dangerous
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temperatures
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DESIGN STRATEGIES
MY TEAM
• Old buildings should not be destroyed but rather
MY TEAM TOPIC
reused or furnished for new uses instead of
MY TEAM MAP
destroying them
PHOTOS & VIDEO
INVENTORY
• Plant more greens (plants, flowers, grass, trees) to
ASSETS diffuse loud noises
LIABILITIES
• More trees provide more shade
DESIGN STRATEGIES
CIRCULATION
STRATEGY
CLIMATE STRATEGY
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CIRCULATION STRATEGIES
MY TEAM
• Great things are happening around Brooklyn
MY TEAM TOPIC
Bridge park the Waterfront Access and Circulation:
MY TEAM MAP
for pedestrians will provide a vital circulation and
PHOTOS & VIDEO
INVENTORY
the improvement of the real state value near the
ASSETS
Brooklyn Bridge park neighbors. Like Downtown
LIABILITIES
Brooklyn, Includes DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, Fort
DESIGN STRATEGIES Greene and Fulton Ferry.
CIRCULATION
STRATEGY
CLIMATE STRATEGY
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Subway: Directions to Brooklyn Bridge Park
F train to York Street, walk one block down Jay Street toward Manhattan,
turning left at Front Street. Take Front Street until Old Fulton Street, turn
right. The Turn left on Front Street. Proceed straight until Old Fulton Street.
Turn right. The entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Park is located at the bottom of
the hill, at the waterfront.
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Bus: to Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Ferry Boat: Seasonally, Take a Water Taxi from
Manhattan
• Bus:
The B25 or B69 bus stops at Fulton Ferry landing.
• Ferry Boat: Seasonally, Take a Water Taxi from Manhattan to
DUMBO
A wonderful way to get to Brooklyn Bridge Park is by ferry. A water
taxi operates between Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge Park —
but only seasonally, starting in the late spring.
Saturday and Sunday: The ferry runs between Pier 6, Fulton
Ferry Landing and South Street Seaport.
Fridays: The ferry runs between Pier 6, Fulton Ferry Landing and
South Street Seaport and Governors Island. On Fridays, you can
take your bike for free.
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OF TECHNOLOGY
CLIMATE STRATEGIES
• Monthly Averages for
MY TEAM Brooklyn, NY (11203)
MY TEAM TOPIC
MY TEAM MAP
PHOTOS & VIDEO
INVENTORY
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
DESIGN STRATEGIES
CIRCULATION
STRATEGY
CLIMATE STRATEGY
OUR NEXT STEP …
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OUR NEXT STEPS . . .
MY TEAM
• Stay focused on your groups topic and consider what your next
MY TEAM TOPIC
step in research and team work will be.
MY TEAM MAP
PHOTOS & VIDEO • Consider identifying tasks and assigning these to specific
INVENTORY
teammates.
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
• Consider setting team deadlines for finding and sharing different
DESIGN STRATEGIES information.
CIRCULATION
STRATEGY • Identify your teams meeting method & schedule outside of class
CLIMATE STRATEGY
time for the rest of the semester.
OUR NEXT STEP …
• You must meet at least once a week as a min
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Brooklyn Study
Downtown
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