2 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
English
Included
Explore how climate change is reshaping New York’s skyline, shoreline, and infrastructure
Cruise aboard the elegant 1920s-style yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II
Learn from experts about sustainability, urban planning, and waterfront resilience
View real-life examples of green architecture and renewable energy projects
See landmarks like Governors Island, Harlem River bridges, and shoreline parks
€ 40.69
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Step aboard the elegant yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II for the AIANY Climate Change and Architecture Tour, an insightful journey around Manhattan that explores how climate change is transforming New York City’s skyline, shoreline, and infrastructure. As you cruise along the waters, enjoy sweeping views of the city while learning about the vital efforts shaping its sustainable future. Led by experts in architecture and urban design, this tour examines the challenges posed by rising sea levels, stronger storms, and shifting weather patterns—and the innovative ways architects, engineers, and planners are responding. Discover how New York is adapting through waterfront resilience projects, renewable energy initiatives, and greener building practices that redefine the city’s relationship with its environment.
Throughout the cruise, you’ll see real examples of progress in sustainability and urban resilience. Observe elevated parks and neighborhoods built to withstand floods, sustainable structures designed to reduce emissions, and major projects that reflect a shift toward renewable energy. Learn about infrastructure improvements protecting transportation systems and how the city is managing extreme heat and drought conditions. From the Harlem River’s historic bridges to the future New York Climate Exchange on Governors Island, this experience offers a fascinating, panoramic view of how innovation and design are helping New York face the realities of a changing climate while striving for a more sustainable future.
Scenic cruise around Manhattan exploring green projects and renewable sites
Guided by AIA expert Doug Fox
Aboard elegant 1920s style yachts with cozy seating and wide views
Complimentary drink
Eligible for AIA CES credits
Circumnavigation not guaranteed
Alternate route possible
Gratuity
Food extra
Card payments only
Light snacks allowed
Camera
Valid ID or passport
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travellers
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We paid a very short visit to AIA. It was a pleasure. Great place to see and experience yourself.
Took the AIANY architecture boat trip around Manhattan. Excellent! Highly recommended. Doug was our guide. Really knowledgeable, engaged with the audience, and helped us all understand more about the architecture and history. Great way to see and learn about NYC from a different perspective.
If you're interested in architecture, design and construction, the Center for Architecture is the right place for you. They usually have conference around the themes and other related activities. I was there several times during Archtober (October) which is the month for architecture.
The place may be interesting, but the way guests are treated is outrageous. During the tour, I had to constantly make room for the service gentleman who, regardless of anything else, covered the exposition with tables (he had previously hidden the most important model of the entire exhibition), then I could not go to one wall because an hour before closing the same gentleman began to ostentatiously wash the floor and told me not to enter because it's wet. Finally, I found out that the toilets are closed (even though the same guy left one of them a moment earlier). I don't understand a bit how you can carry out your mission in such an arrogant way.
Very unique venue with curated presentation materials from multi-disciplinary architectural firms. I attended a few keynote presentations during a seminar day for a software I was interested in and was very happy with the event. There is a large auditorium downstairs with a mid-level balcony overlooking the space.
