One of the last major private developments in Chicago to be financed prior to the recession, the 42-story, 600,000-sq-ft 200 Squared at Lake and Wells houses 329 luxury apartments in an environment brimming with sustainable systems and finishes.
In addition to extensive use of bamboo veneer, the $98.5-million LEED-registered facility features low-flush toilets; recycled and regionally sourced materials; a green roof; a stormwater retention and treatment system; and floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize daylighting. During construction, the project team also achieved 50% diversion of construction and demolition waste from landfill (Chicago has required this since 2007).