These days, it makes sense to treat Mother Earth with a little care and respect. It's the little things that really add up: driving less, making environmentally-smart purchases, walking up a few flights of stairs rather than taking the elevator.

Emerald was conceived from the beginning to be a "green" project long before other Chicago developments jumped on the bandwagon. This meant seeking out environmentally-responsible materials that are also durable, inviting and stylish. As a result, Emerald features eco-friendly products wherever practical such as bamboo flooring, low-VOC paint and beautiful fabrics made from recycled fiber. Even our marketing materials utilize recycled paper manufactured with windpower 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 owners to control the precise temperature in their homes any time of year. That way, you don't have the building's heat blasting in May with windows open—wasting energy— like you find in other residences with inferior 2-pipe systems.

Emerald's large floor-to-ceiling windows are highly energy-efficient and allow lots of natural light into your space. Plus many of the beautiful amenities in the soaring 2-story atrium utilize recycled and earth-friendly materials such as recycled glass, bamboo flooring, recycled metal countertops and other materials.

The result? Emerald is as people-friendly as it is Earth-friendly.