Shiny Glass Skyscrapers Are a Hot Thing. Literally.

New York Times Monday 26 October 2026, 09:00 UTC By Chico Harlan, Zunaira Saieed and Mira Rojanasakul 1 min read

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They’re transforming cities with million-dollar views and a message of modernity. But climate change makes cooling them tricky and costly.

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A Malibu mansion once owned by supermodel Cindy Crawford changed hands for $70.4 million in 2022, four years after she and her husband, Rande Gerber, sold it for $45 million. The 3.18-acre property, featuring ocean views, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a private path to the beach, was purchased by reality television star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian after its owners initially listed it for $99.5 million. According to Architectural Digest and Realtor.com, the asking price was...

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