hearst tower
announced last week was the winner of the 2008 international highrise award. foster + partners
received the award for their hearst tower building. completed in 2006, the 46 storey hearst
headquarters is build on top of an existing art deco building. designed with sustainability in mind
the tower consumes less energy, utilizing outside air ventilation up to 75% a year. it was the first
building in new york city to achieve a leed (leadership in energy and environmental design) gold rating.
when constructed its triangulated structure used 20% less steel than a conventional office tower.
structure
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