Apparently the Sears Tower in Chicago will be undergoing a green makeover including: solar panels to heat the buildings water, wind turbines and green roofs on the towers various levels, as well as replacing 16,000 windows and metal panels to save heating energy.
One of my favorite changes will be transforming the granite plaza that surrounds the tower with green space, new retail, and permeable pavement. Read more about renaming the Sears Tower here.
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