The Sears Tower Goes Green
We see a lot of plans for new green buildings but an existing iconic tower is getting an eco-makeover. The famous Sears tower in Chicago was the world's tallest skyscraper when it was built in 1973. The new plan calls for installing wind turbines and PV to reduce energy use by 10% (the building has already reduced energy consumption by 50%). Adrian Smith of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture spoke about the project at this week's Cityscape conference and said it also calls for new lighting systems, extra insulation and a green roof. The Building website has video of Smith talking about the greenification which is expected to cost over $145 million.
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Jack Oct 10th 2008 3:49AM
Good! One drop in the ocean today, more and more tomorrow, not only in Chicago or in US, but everywhere.
Melissa Oct 10th 2008 7:28AM
As a mom, it will be nice to share this article with my children. We have been going Green ever since we took Sloan Barnett's Body Burden Test. Its not that hard to go green--I just learned that there are so many more options on the market today! I don't have to do it all at once but can take simple steps to make my family and me green AND healthy! Thank you Chicago for doing the same.
http://www.greengoeswitheverything.com/