Buildings produce tremendous environmental impacts, they are the source of 43% of all U.S. CO2 emissions.

One Bryant Park, at 42nd Street and 6th Avenue, will demonstrate that high-rise office buildings can achieve the highest environmental standards and promote well-being and productivity.

Michael, Elaine and I know this area well. I worked at the NYC Public Library during my CCNY days. Elaine worked nearby at the Chrysler building and rendez-vous for our dates. Michael worked for the MLS last yaer.

The 55-story building will maximize occupants' exposure to daylight, generate energy on site, boost energy efficiency, minimize water use, eliminate stormwater discharge, employ a state-of-the-art air filtration system, rely heavily on local suppliers and impose stringent environmental specs on materials used in the building. It's likely to be the first high-rise to receive the highest green certification for commercial buildings.