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340 On The Park

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More eco-friendly building news, this time out of Chicago. The development, 340 On The Park, which is nearing completion, is set to be the first residential high-rise in the Midwest scheduled to meet the LEED Silver certification standards of the United States Green Building Council. The 62-story building has floor-to-ceiling windows with lake, skyline and park views.

Eco-friendly elements include the building's exterior curtain-wall of low-e tinted glass and aluminum panels which peels back to provide a two-story landscaped winter garden, a fitness room in the sky, 25-yard lap pool, clubroom lounge for gathering or entertaining, and Wi-Fi access. During construction, Related Midwest was able to divert 82% of its construction waste – over 2800 tons -- from landfills to be used in projects such as road beds. Green construction practices at 340 on the Park also included using locally produced and recycled building materials, an indoor air quality management plan to keep mechanical systems clean during construction so dust is not trapped in air ducts, and the implementation of an erosion and sediment control program to minimize impact on storm water systems. The building's 343 residences, which include one-, two- and three-bedroom and penthouse homes have mostly sold out but you can buy a one-bedroom unit for $799,000 .

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