I know nothing about architecture but the Hearst Tower is certainly a marvel to behold.
It was officially opened on April of 2006. And to date, it is the first and only building with a zero-waste policy. Possibly the "greenest" building ever constructed. The building uses a diagrid frame (think tripods) which is more stable than straight, vertical frames (which you won't find in this building). The unique frame also used 20% less steel than a conventional frame - saving up to 2,000 tons of steel. 90% of structural steel contains recycled materials. It 46 stories with a building height of 597 ft. For that height, it only uses 14,000 light fixtures, they bank on natural lighting as much as possible.
The roof was also designed to collect rainfall, which will reduce the amount of water dumped into the City's sewer system during rainfall by 25 percent. It also has a reclamation tank in its basement. The rain water will be used for irrigation of the trees and plants within the building. Approximately half of the building's watering needs will be provided by the rain water.
See? Green is possible.
The roof was also designed to collect rainfall, which will reduce the amount of water dumped into the City's sewer system during rainfall by 25 percent. It also has a reclamation tank in its basement. The rain water will be used for irrigation of the trees and plants within the building. Approximately half of the building's watering needs will be provided by the rain water.
See? Green is possible.
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