https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1603-erdy-mchenry-architecture en-us Sandwiched between two towers in Philadelphia, a planted roof deck serves as a new public square.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13637 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13637-ciragreen-by-erdy-mchenry Much of the acre-plus roof, including tilted portions that act as inclined seating for events, is covered in lawn, though some parts are planted with small trees, shrubs, and flowers. Photo © Albert Vecerka The roof offers views of downtown and has become the scene for a range of events and activities, including outdoor yoga classes. Photo © Christopher Kao | Philly By Drone The roof offers views of downtown and has become the scene for a range of events and activities, including outdoor yoga classes. Photo courtesy Honeygrow Athletics Cow no. 1026 approaches a yellow-bristled electric back scratcher at Cornell University's Teaching Dairy Barn in Ithaca, New York.

]]> 1307-teaching-dairy-barn-erdy-mchenry-architecture.asp Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7950-teaching-dairy-barn Teaching Dairy Barn Laminated plywood trusses in the freestall barn prevent the bird perches found in traditional open-web trusses, and therefore minimize the spread of disease; cows are free to dine whenever they please.   Photo © Halkin Mason Photography Teaching Dairy Barn The perimeter walkway allows visitors, students, and supervisors to observe the barn without interfering in the cows' daily routine.   Photo © Halkin Mason Photography Teaching Dairy Barn The barn's torqued shape takes advantage of wind flow and helps with ventilation and temperature control. Nylon-fabric curtains can enclose the freestall barn in the winter, while the milking parlor (foreground) has operable polycarbonate panels.   Photo © Halkin Mason Photography Teaching Dairy Barn An exterior stair leads directly to a classroom overlooking the milking parlor.   Photo © Halkin Mason Photography Teaching Dairy Barn A feed-storage wing connects to the back of the freestall barn.   Photo © Halkin Mason Photography Teaching Dairy Barn A polycarbonate truss system in the milking parlor mimics its wood counterpart in the freestall barn but can be hosed down, a sanitation requirement. Cows are milked mechanically three times a day, 20 at a time; the process takes about three hours from setup to cleanup.   Photo © Halkin Mason Photography Teaching Dairy Barn   Photo courtesy Erdy McHenry Architecture Teaching Dairy Barn   Photo courtesy Erdy McHenry Architecture Teaching Dairy Barn   Photo courtesy Erdy McHenry Architecture Teaching Dairy Barn   Image Erdy McHenry Architecture Teaching Dairy Barn   Image Erdy McHenry Architecture