Designed by Prizker Prizewinning architect Sir Norman Foster this skyscraper is one of only two NY office buildings to receive LEED Gold certification.
Here are the specs, that make this building so unique:
the innovative triangular frame saved 2,000 tons of steel. 90 % of the used steel contains some recycled material.
- less than 10 % of the USD 500 Mio. construction costs comes from imported material
- Rain that falls on the roof is routed to a 14,000-gallon reclamation tank in the basement and is used in the cooling system and to supply the water feature in the main lobby - Icefall. Collecting rainwater reduces the tower's sewer runoff by 25 %.
- The exterior glass has a special coating that lets in natural light but keeps out UV rays, thus preventing the inside to rise to uncomfortable levels.
- daylight sensors control the artificial lighting on each floor, based on the available natural light. They also monitor acitivity levels and turn off lights when offices are vacant for a set amount time.
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