Affordable Apartments in Chicago Obtain LEED Certification

The project includes several green features, such as exposed roof trusses that support an integrated photovoltaic system; native plants; highly reflective paving and groundcovers to reduce the urban heat island effect (when an urban area becomes significantly warmer than its surroundings); integrated airtight drywall approach at the building envelope, high-efficiency boiler and other mechanical equipment; air-to-air heat recovery system; and the specification of regional and rapidly renewable materials and finishes.