Green Manhattan

One of the more interesting new buildings in the Manhattan skyline is the Hearst Tower on 57th street. This new Norman Foster designed 46 story office tower is the headquarters of the Hearst Corporation and the first green building completed in New York City (2006). The unusual triangular framing pattern is known as "diagrid". The building was constructed of 80% recycled steel by Turner Construction. The building's design allows it to use 25% less energy than the minimums set by the city of New York, which helped it earn a LEED gold designation.
Photographing reflective buildings requires careful planning for camera and sun angle to yield the best results.