Chapter 1
Lifting a giant off the street
Chapter 2
The greenest supertall in the skyline
Chapter 3
The ghost of Union Carbide
Chapter 4
Norman Foster's high tech lineage
Ch 2 · The greenest supertall in the skyline
BETA
marcus Build the fan columns to discover how Norman Foster engineered New York's greenest skyscraper.
marcus Advanced ventilation systems pump double the fresh air required by building codes.
Fun Fact
Hydroelectric power: The upstate New York hydroelectric plant powering 270 Park Avenue uses the natural flow of running water, meaning zero fossil fuels are burned to light up the tower.
Glossary
net-zero (adjective)
Producing as much energy as is consumed, resulting in no net greenhouse gas emissions. The 1,388-foot tower at 270 Park Avenue achieves this standard using upstate New York hydroelectric power.
Producing as much energy as is consumed, resulting in no net greenhouse gas emissions. The 1,388-foot tower at 270 Park Avenue achieves this standard using upstate New York hydroelectric power.
Quiz
Where does 270 Park Avenue get the 100% renewable energy needed to power the building?
Quiz
Which energy source is completely absent from the daily operations of 270 Park Avenue?
Quiz
What distinction does 270 Park Avenue hold regarding its energy use in New York City?