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FACTUAL LEED and recycled material information from 65 West........ 100% of the concrete, steel and brick was recycled. The concrete was recycled on site and reused as fill. All of the waste from the project is being sorted by wood, steel and paper and being recycled. excess insulation, top of the line windows, sustainable materials, water saving fixtures are being used. Additionally, recycled materials are being used in the the new foundations, All native drought resistant plants are being installed. Lastly, most of the materials and products for the building are local (with in 500 miles) to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction. Very little has gone to a landfill.

I have seen the rendering and the variations in brick color and siding will really dress up the structure. The windows look really cool. I think it being a LEED project is great as well.

The 65 West project is really starting to look really sharp. I think this is really going to be a great addition to the area. BTW did you see they recycled all of the friars club concrete and steel from the entire structure. The concrete stayed onsite as ground fill.