One World Trade Center spire harbinger of construction completion
(CBS News) A symbolically important piece of the new One World Trade Center is taking its position Wednesday in New York City. It's the building's giant spire for the top of the tower.
Date 2012-12-12
First piece of One World Trade Center spire placed atop building 104-stories above Manhattan
16-foot-tall section weighing nearly 70 tons was lifted into position, bringing skyscraper one step closer to being tallest in Western hemisphere
Date 2012-12-12
Author Erik Badia and Corky Siemaszko
For $60,000 Rental, Penthouse Comes With Gehry Cachet
Look through the monumental bay windows (there are three) and you can see most of Manhattan from high up on the 76th floor. It’s not one of those sky-high condos billionaires have been snapping up, but a rental penthouse at the building known as New York by Gehry. You can live there for $60,000 a month.
Date 2012-11-27
Author James S. Russell
Durst taking LEED in setting new green standards
The Durst Organization is out to set the standard for green building — literally.
Date 2012-11-14
Author Sarah Trefethen
Massive Composting Scheme Planned for Green Skyscrapers
HELL'S KITCHEN — And you thought separating your paper and plastics was a chore. The pioneering developers at The Durst Organization plan to launch a revolutionary composting program at the 600-unit Helena building, at 601 W. 57th St., within the next few months.
Date 2012-10-15
Author Matthew Katz