There aren't too many cities that can claim an eco-tower that also boasts LEED status, so Miami must be exceptionally proud to have a brand new downtown office tower with LEED Gold certification. Just last week, the stunning 35-story tower hit a double when it was awarded with not only its green status, but at the same time its certificate of occupancy. A beautiful expression that includes a number of sustainable strategies, undoubtedly one of the most impressive details of this constriction is that the innovative glass curtain wall was built to withstand winds of up to 300 mph!
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