Building materials contain recycled and recyclable content where possible.
Large "Low-E" Windows
Low-emissivity glass coated with super-thin metallic layer keeps
ultraviolet rays and solar heat out and decreases heat loss in winter.
Larger window size allows more natural light than typical smaller
building windows, further lowering energy costs.
Concrete Core
Ultramodern structural element reduced the overall need for
steel
Foundation
Existing footings on lot reused
Photovoltaic Panels/Fuel Cells
A nonpolluting energy source. Panels turn sunlight into electricity,
which is stored in battery-like fuel cells.
System generates 15kW/hour of power, lowering the building's energy
demand during peak hours and producing enough electricity to cover
building's overnight base load
Cooling/Heating Plant
Runs on natural gas
Uses no CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) or HCFCs (hydrogenated
chlorofluorocarbons)
Air System
Circulates 50 percent more indoor air than required by New York City code
Outside air enters at 80 and 700 feet to avoid street exhaust.
Floor-by-floor fan units operate only when spaces are being used (sensors
detect movement of occupants).
Internal and external air filtration system
Dedicated exhaust shaft to purge air from smoking rooms
Lighting
Energy-efficient, high-performance fixtures
Energy-saving LED (Light Emitting Diode) exit signs
Occupancy sensors (lights turn off when space is vacant)
