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Overhaul of Taipei 101 skyscraper to yield cuts in energy and water consumption

December 7, 2009—Taiwan's Taipei 101, one of the world's tallest buildings, is getting a $1.9 million overhaul aimed at reducing its energy and water consumption by 10 percent. The 101-story skyscraper is undergoing an 18-month renovation to upgrade its heating, cooling and...

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