COOK FOX Architects designed the Bank of America at One Bryant Park. At a pricey $1 billion, it is the first LEED Platinum skyscraper ever designed.
The Bank of America tower achieved its green rating using insulated exterior glazing, automatic light dimmers, a greywater system, filtered exhaust vents, and recycled building materials. Slag was used in the building’s cement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions during construction. Underfloor plenums allow users in individual spaces to control their own climate within the building. Small green roofs and low-flush urinals also contribute to low waste.
The building is currently the third tallest in New York City, at 1,200 ft, or 272 ft below the Empire State Building’s spire height.
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