The Willis Tower is not only an innovator in promoting green practices among its tenants, but also stands as a leader among American skyscrapers in increasing energy and water efficiency and reducing waste. The building saves 10 million gallons of water each year, or the equivalent of , full bathtubs, by relying on reduced water-flow fixtures.
Can you imagine a thriving garden high in the sky? Willis Tower has accomplished the following in the greening of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere:.
There is a lot of great stuff for kids to see and do. Follow the links below to explore the various activities offered on the site for kids. Take a look! Printable fun fact sheet , quizzes , coloring pages and even a scavenger hunt for your visit are only a click away. After breaking ground in , it took three years to complete the tower. The building features a steel-framed bundled-tube construction method. Construction was completed in May After 18 years, Sears Roebuck and Company sold the tower and moved out of the building.
The Sears attracts some 1. Though no longer the tallest building in the world, the Tower is still title to the world's highest occupiable floor and the highest roof deck, and an elevator ride.
On a clear day, it is possible to see four states from the top. See This Building on a Tour. The building formerly, and sometimes still, known as Sears Tower In , Sears Roebuck and Company was the world's largest retailer, employing approximately , people across Chicago.
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