Winthrop Club Condominiums - Chicago Green Condo Building

Green Building: An Idea Whose Time and Place Have Come

What Does This Mean to You?

One of the most exciting trends to emerge on the development scene in recent years is “green building” — establishing design and construction standards that minimize
environmental impact, maximize energy efficiency, and create cleaner, healthier interior space. As a supporter of the United States Green Building Council — the industry's foremost green building organization — Winthrop Properties is committed to pursuing development that measures up to the Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system. See what the press is saying about green buildings.

Winthrop Club is a prime example of the benefits going green holds for everyone. It has been designed to capture more than 35 different credits in LEED's five rating categories, which include sustainable site measures, water and energy conservation, characteristics of materials, resources and indoor environmental quality. When complete, the building will be the first of its kind in Evanston and will rank among the most environmentally sound residential developments in the country. More importantly, residents will enjoy green living that is healthier, more comfortable, and more cost-effective, in the place they value most: their home. View our project registration with the U.S. Green Building Council here.

Winthrop Club and LEED

One of the many reason's Winthrop Club is Evanston's most exciting new residential building is its commitment to environmentally friendly, sustainable design. Winthrop Club is currently the only high-rise in Evanston designed to meet the stringent LEED standards of the U.S. Green Council. LEED standards help to

Minimize environmental impact
Maximize energy efficiency
Create cleaner, healthier living space

Winthrop Club embraces LEED's health-conscious green living philosophy with attractive features like:

Superior standards for indoor quality air
High-quality plumbing fixtures that conserve resources and reduce water bills
Recycled and locally supplied building materials

LEED Gold Certificate

Winthrop Club is a prime example of the benefits green building holds for all. It has been designed to capture more than 35 different credits in LEED's five rating categories, which range from sustainable site measures, to water and energy conservation, to characteristics of materials, resources and indoor environmental quality.

Sustainable Sites

Some of Winthrop Club site-related environmental features include:

Access to public transportation: Winthrop Club is within easy walking distance of Metra train stations and CTA bus stations
Cover on-site storage for bicycles
Green roof system to reduce heat absorption and help keep surrounding areas cooler
Managing storm water runoff and collecting water for irrigation

Energy & Atmosphere

The energy costs at Winthrop Club are designed to be 20% lower than a building that meets the International Energy Conversation Code. Its energy-conserving features include:

Energy efficient mechanical systems
Efficient use of insulated glass with low-e coating
High quality building insulation

Energy & Atmosphere

Winthrop Club's design emphasizes the conservation and efficient use of water with features such as:

Kitchen and bathroom plumbing features that conserve water and reduce tenants' water bills by up to 30%
Water efficient landscaping that reuses rainwater collected on site

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