environmentalleader.com - 22 days ago
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As the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere readies itself for a major energy efficiency overhaul, engineers have developed what may be the world’s tallest green roof.
The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is spending about $200 million to $300 million to upgrade its ...
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Former Sears Tower May Sport World’s Tallest Green Roof
Ramsay Home —
... found the following on 2009-11-03 09:14:55: Environmental Leader wrote... http://nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/y6IT7qSnRIk44M/6.jpg Environmental LeaderFormer Sears Tower May Sport World's Tallest Green RoofEnvironmental Leader... in the Western Hemisphere readies itself for a major energy efficiency overhaul, engineers have developed what may be the world's tallest green roof. ... Read the original article at, http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/11/03/former-sears-tower-may-sport-worlds-tallest-green-roof/ Follow more real-time stories about "green roof" at ...
The Daily Five: Thursday, 05 November, 2009
EcoTech Daily —
... Sears Tower May Sport World’s Tallest Green Roof The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is spending about $200 million to $300 million to upgrade its energy efficiency and become more “green” overall, reports the Chicago Tribune. The building might have one of the tallest green roofs in the world. (It’s always going to be the Sears Tower to me!) ...
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