Want proof that there has been a major cultural shift toward greener buildings in New York City?

Check out the striking difference between the skyline in 1957 and today (NYT):

Property managers dedicated to reducing energy use and saving operating expenses have installed dimmers, room-by-room controls, and automatic shut-offs, and the city council passed legislation to limit light pollution.

I learned about this story from Peter Syrett, a very cool architect at the forward-thinking firm Perkins + Will, which hires only LEED-accredited professionals, like my dear friend Andrea.