 In the Windy City, green rental units are becoming more prevalent. Emerald is as green as the stone after which it was named. The building is a wonderful place to live and a great example of a fine, green residence. Emerald was designed with people's health and the Earth in mind.
Emerald is ironically located on Green Street. Emerald was envisioned from the beginning to be a "green" project long before other Chicago developments jumped on the bandwagon. They had to seek out environmentally-responsible materials that were durable, inviting and stylish. As a result, Emerald features eco-friendly features wherever possible. The individual apartments have paints and finishes that do not let off volatile organic compounds. They use bamboo and other renewable materials for flooring and the carpets are all recyclable. There are other components used as well such as recycled glass and concrete. This way, the occupants can rest assured that they are living in a home made from healthy materials.
Emerald's inner operations live up to its own high green standards. The company acts on their own beliefs. They try to utilize energy conservation whenever possible. Even their marketing materials utilize recycled paper manufactured with wind power and printed with soy inks.
Another environmentally-aware choice the developers made is Emerald's 4-pipe HVAC system which is economical and user-friendly. It allows occupants to control the precise temperature in their homes any time of year. This allows less energy to be used than typical 2-pipe systems which typically use more energy because as one part of the building heats up, the cooler part will tend to draw heat from it.
Emerald's large floor-to-ceiling windows are additional, highly energy-efficient features that allow lots of natural light into your space. They are fully functional so good ventilation is easy to accomplish. The windows themselves are coated with a special coating that allows each room to remain at a comfortable temperature. This allows tenants to maintain a pleasant temperature in their units without using a great deal of energy even when the summer sun is coming through. Plus, many of the beautiful amenities in the atrium utilize recycled and earth-friendly materials such as recycled glass, bamboo flooring, recycled metal countertops and other materials.
Although living in the city can be green, EnviroCitizen.org has found that developments like Emerald really make green living accessible and simple, combining style with sustainability. Emerald truly promises and delivers a green lifestyle to all who live there.
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