Category Archives: Cook + Fox Architects

And the facade? “There’s a tremendous amount of preservation work to be done,” Mr. Durst said. For six weeks, workers have been removing items from the interior to be preserved; little of the interior structure will be saved except for an elliptical entrance, which will be rebuilt. Continue reading →

While designers across the globe are busy finalizing designs for the ultra-modern green skyscrapers ahead of their times, one particular high rise building on New York’s 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue has already become one. Bank of America Tower has won the “platinum” certification from U.S. Green Building Council, the non-profit council that promotes environmentally friendly construction and design. Continue reading →

The skyscraper at One Bryant Park, which had its grand opening last week, is one of the most significant additions to the New York City skyline in years. Continue reading →

The U.S. Green Building Council gave the Bank of America Tower its highest rating for environmental performance and sustainability on Thursday, meaning New York City’s second-tallest building is also its greenest. Continue reading →

A glance at the skylines of Wall Street and the City of London leaves green campaigners fuming, as lights routinely blaze through the night. With their reputations already dented, this suggests that some of the world’s biggest financial institutions care little for energy efficiency or public opinion.
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