For the birds: NYC buildings told to use flight-friendly materials

Flight conditions in New York City just got a little clearer — for birds, that is. The City Council on Tuesday approved a bill that requires bird-friendly materials to be used for 90 percent of the building envelope on new projects and major renovations. It applies to the first 75 feet of a structure, into which birds are most likely to fly. The measure defines “bird-friendly” as glass and facade materials that are more visible

source https://therealdeal.com/2019/12/10/for-the-birds-nyc-buildings-told-to-use-flight-friendly-materials/