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he New York Times building stands as one
of the newest and most spectacular addi-
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tions to Manhattans renowned skyline.
The 52-story tower on Eighth Avenue between ! !
40th and 41st streets, completed earlier this year,
has won plaudits around the world for its unique,
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exposed-steel exo-skeleton design and energy-
efficient innovations such as the ceramic sunscreen in New York City to employ fire protection
of the buildings glass and steel curtain wall. that goes beyond the standard ratings for
But another, less obvious technology used in the buildings con- cellulosic fires. This technology provides
struction makes the building the first commercial high-rise structure protection against extreme-heat fires and
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