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"When we started planning Four Times Square, there was never any question that the building would be ecologically responsible. But this decision really took us to a different level, we had to apply our knowledge to new construction and push the learning curve considerably further." -- Douglas Durst, President, Durst Organization OVERVIEW This new $500 million office tower located in the heart of Manhattan's most famous commercial district is 48 ...

This is an analysis of the NW Federal Credit Union's "Green Architecture" design strategies.The specific focus is on the effectiveness of the overall building performance. In detail, the study focuses on the exterior shading devices and their performance through an analysis of interior and exterior temperature readings, user comfort evaluations, and computer modeling. The data was collected during two separate trips to the building. The results of the ...