Later this year New York City will be home to the Bank of America's Tower headquarters located in midtown. It is being called the most sustainable skyscaper in the country. The design of this "green" building has earned it the highest LEED rating possible from the U.S Green Building Council.
A platinum rating was based on several features that were built into this grand building. Some of them are:
1.The building is able to produce, on-site, about two thirds of its own annual energy needs by usage of it's own cogeneration plant. The plant is three times as efficient as using energy from an outside power grid.
2. The men's urinals will be waterless. Three million gallons of water will be saved now that the flush handle has been elimated.
3.The building has been designed with floor to ceiling glass so that people can work within naturally lit work environments. The floor to ceiling glass is also able to take advantage of solar heat.
4. Conveniently located near mass transit, the Tower will keep hundreds of people from using their cars as they waste fuel and spew thousands of chemicals into the atmosphere.
5. Opened office windows will now filter out airborne particles bringing in air that is 95% fresh.
The architects, Cook + Fox, should be commended for designing this 55 story glass and steel structure with such innovative green designs.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
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