Five Green Facts About One World Trade Center
In New York, One World Trade Center is under construction and scheduled to open in 2013. Upon completion, it will be the third tallest building in the world, and one of the most environmentally friendly buildings of its size. Here are five nifty facts about it:
1. 75% of the building is made from post-industrial recycled materials and 50% of the wood use is reclaimed.
2. Workers are using composting port-a-potties. All the waste gets processed as compost, and according to the workers, these port-a-potties are less stinky than regular ones. Yahoo!
3. The memorial fountain at the base of the building also functions as a means of collecting rainwater. The rainwater will be used to cool the building and irrigate the foliage at the new World Trade Center complex.
4. On bright sunny days, when lots of natural daylight is coming through the windows, the building’s interior lights will automatically dim
5. No VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are allowed in the materials used to construct the building, or anywhere near the World Trade Center complex.
It’s anticipated that One World Trade Center will be LEED certified Gold (Platinum is the highest certification). Seven World Trade Center, completed in 2006 is already LEED Gold certified.
Bravo World Trade Center!
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This is good. It should be a plan for all future buildings and homes. I agree with Candace. I do hope there is an solution to this sad problem. I'm sure the idea is out there somewhere. -
I love all the green ideas they are putting into this new building. I recently took several classes in animal behavior and started researching the affects that glass buildings have on migratory bird populations. I wonder if you read anything that suggested they put things in place to eliminate the collision deaths of migratory birds with this all glass design? Many new buildings are getting the green approval but the number of birds killed each year by flying into them really makes me feel this should be a consideration when determining a building is environmentally friendly. I would love to hear what you've heard on the subject.
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