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NEW YORK CITY — The grand opening has been held for Bank of America Tower in New York City. The 55-story building, which is located at One Bryant Park, is being touted as the first high-rise commercial tower in the United States to receive LEED-Platinum certification, which it was awarded under the program's Core & Shell designation. Sustainable features include a high-performance glass curtain wall and an efficient under-floor air delivery system. Tenants at the 2.1 million-square-foot tower include anchor tenant Bank of America as well as Al Gore's Generation Investment Management. The project is owned by The Durst Organization and was designed by Cook + Fox Architects.