Designed and built with sustainability at the forefront, the facilities’ electrical demands are offset by 60kW of on site solar PV panels with high efficiency design features including, LED lighting, advanced glazing, passive ventilation, and thermal curtains, sharply reduce electrical and heating demand. Rooftop integration further reduces energy use while serving to insulate the historic Greenpoint Wood Exchange building, which once housed a bowling alley, below. All produce is grown using recirculating irrigation systems that capture all water for re-use and are free of any harmful chemical pesticides, insecticides or herbicides. The greenhouse employs integrated pest management solutions, including biological controls such as using beneficial insects to prey on harmful pests.