Located in Miami’s Brickell Financial District, the new tower hosts over 582,000 sq ft of leasable ‘class A’ space. And unlike most buildings in the Miami area, the new Brickell building features large-missile impact resistant glass up its entire facade, protecting the entire building from winds of up to 300 mph, and making it one of the nation’s most wind-resistant office buildings.
With energy and water efficient design, the new tower is placed well ahead of the curve, especially when compared to buildings of a similar size built to code. And not just an end product of eco-friendly nature, measures were taken to keep things green from the offset – over 70% of construction waste was recycled and 40% of the building materials come from within 500 miles of the site. The building also provides preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, and bike racks complimented with shower facilities also help encourage employees to create an eco-friendly commute.
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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
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Located in the Brickell Financial District in downtown Miami, 1450 Brickell is the first LEED Gold rated eco-tower in the city.
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The 35 story tower received its LEED certification at the same time as its Certificate of Occupancy.
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Beyond its LEED Gold status, the tower also features a glass curtain wall system that can withstand winds of up to 300 mph.
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In South Florida, the building code states that all new buildings must install Large Missile Impact Resistant Glass up to 30 feet. The Brickell building uses the impact resistant glass all the way to the top.
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It was designed by Miami-based architecture firm, NBWW & Associates, constructed by Coastal Construction, with the help of the Spinnaker Group for the environmental consulting.
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The 14th floor features a sky terrace with courtyard and garden space for use by the tenants and employees of the building.
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There is over 582,000 sq ft of leasable ‘class A’ office space inside the 35 story building.
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Apart from energy and water efficient design, the building was able to recycle 70% of its construction waste.
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40% of the building materials come from within 500 miles of the building site.
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Low emission, fuel-efficient vehicles get preferred parking spaces.
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There are enough bike racks to store 40 bikes and there is a shower and changing facility for those who bike to work.
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Planning for the LEED Gold office tower began in 2005.
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The total amount of leased space at the tower so far is more than 226,000 square feet, which is almost half the tower.
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