Centerbrook Architects + Hopkins Architects
Kroon Hall
New Haven, CT
The top floor, whose high ceiling aids with air circulation and helps with daylight penetration, houses a conference center with large lecture hall, classrooms, and a cafe.Credit: © Morley von Sternberg
The honey-colored sandstone south side of Kroon is weel insulated (R-29), brightens the neighborhood, and creates a welcoming green courtyard.Credit: © Morley von Sternberg
The east-facing end of Kroon Hall connects with Sachem’s Wood and the heart of Science Hill.Credit: © Derek Hayn
Exterior wall system includes a two-inch air and drainage space, four inches of moisture-resistant Rockwool insulation, an air and moisture barrier, and eight inches of autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units.Credit: © Morley von Sternberg
Fir louvers on either glass end of the building announce a new and practical aesthetic: admitting light, affording views and shielding glare.Credit: © Morley von Sternberg
The top floor’s high ceiling aids with air circulation and helps with daylight penetration.Credit: © Morley von Sternberg
Exposed concrete interior building mass serve to retain heat in winter and cold air in summer.Credit: © Morley von Sternberg
The open central stair allows for stack-effect ventilation between levels.Credit: © Morley von Sternberg










































