As part of its green plan, the 30-story building, being placedon a full city block, will be outfitted with 10 rooftop turbines togenerate electricity, a first in the city. Gensler designed thehigh rise, which will be ready for occupancy in 2010. GilbaneBuilding Co. of Providence, RI is the general contractor.
Aaron Thielhorn, principal of development and investment withTrammell Crow in Houston, says there's more to the project thanLEED certification as important as that is. He points out that itslocation at 1501 McKinney St. beside the city's 12-acre,$122-million Discovery Green park will have a significant impact onthe entertainment district.
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