Sustainable Development
In this video on One Bryant Park, the idea of a green skyscraper is brought up. This idea has never before crossed my mind. One normally views skyscrapers as enormous energy consumers and nature destroyers. The sole fact that a skyscraper could go green is such an interesting idea. The air comes in from outside and is cleaned before it is released back into the atmosphere. The rainwater will be stored in tanks to be reused. Heat resistant glass lowers the electricity costs of the building. So many people today act as if it is not economically feasible to build green. The fact that this building is being constructed in the busiest region in America to extreme heights shows that they are wrong.
My favorite sustainable development is the Dresden VW Gläserne Manufaktur (Transparent Factory).
The city of Dresden is adamant about staying green and looking pristine. They would not settle for a factory in their beautiful city if it did not uphold a perfect standard. The VW company did just that with this building.
In this building there are multiple green additions:
- The glass is spaced 2 feet apart to insulate the factory
- A speaker system protects birds by scaring them away before they fly into the glass
- No smokestacks
- No loud noises
- No toxic byproducts
- Electric "CarGoTrams" bringing parts to the factory
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