WHAT MAKES CLYBOURN POINT DEVELOPMENT ECO-FRIENDLY Unique Design and Living Environment distinguishes Clybourn Point Development as an urban leader of the future. There is no residential building of this size and type yet in Chicago that has incorporated eco-friendly features on such a large scale.

 

RENEWABLE ENGERY: 
Green Power Certificatescontribute to promoting renewable energy ensuring that newer, cleaner sources are added to the to the energy grid – like solar and wind power
Photovoltaic (PV) Panelsconvert solar radiation into electrical energy thus reducing energy demand from the grid and when they overproduce add back to the city energy grid
 
 

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS AND PRACTICES:
Preventing waste and pollution by recycling construction waste in lieu of adding to landfills
Improved indoor air quality by using materials and eco-paints with low VOC content and monitored construction practices and environment
Recycled content in materials such as concrete, structural steel, aluminum panels, rubber pavers and gypsum wallboard contribute to 10% recycled content for the whole building
Products manufactured from regional sources reduce emissions when transporting materials from distant locations
Rapidly renewable products such as the bamboo for the floors (harvested every five years regenerating without the need for replanting)

 
  GREEN ROOF:
Reduces “urban heat island” effect by absorbing heat and lowering ambient temperature
Reduces storm water runoff directed into the sewer system since the plantings absorb rainwater
Conserves water through the use of low maintenance landscaping and a rainwater collection system
Conserves energy in summer,the plants help cool the roof surfaces;in winter the winds are slowed by the plant surface reducing heat loss
Protects the roof surface from UV rays and dramatic temperature fluctuations thus increasing the roof lifespan
Reduces the negative impact of carbon dioxide through plant photosynthesis and release of oxygen
Reduces pollution Plants help filter out airborne pollutants
 
 

ENERGY CONSERVATION:
Pella windows with Low E Glass
 improves energy performance
Eco Elevator uses 60% less energy than a conventional hydraulic elevator
LED Lighting can last 100 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs
Energy Star home appliances used throughout the building use less energy than conventional products.