1450 Brickell office tower becomes Miami’s first LEED-Gold building

The 35-storey 582,817 square feet class A corporate tower designed by Miami-based architectural firm NBWW and developed by the Rilea Group has become the first Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)-Gold rated building in the core and shell category, which applies to new construction.

1450 Brickell has been designed completely in compliance with all local building codes and is safe for permanent occupancy. The building is equipped with a range of efficient strategies and technologies that enhance the health and productivity of its tenants. The eco-friendly design also helps in reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.

The all-glass building features crystalline, sculptural quality, displaying sleek inward and outward sloped surfaces that reflect light and can be seen from all directions. The building features over 540,000 square feet of office space; five levels of double-height, loft-style office suites; and more than 10,500 square feet of retail space.

Some of the sustainable elements incorporated into the building include: approximately 78% of the project’s construction waste was recycled, with 40% of all materials coming from sources within 500 miles of the construction site; the tower saves more than 14% more energy than standard buildings built to code; low-flow water fixtures to save over 2.5 million gallons of water per year; preferred parking spaces allocated for low emission, fuel-efficient vehicles; and pedestrian and cyclist-friendly amenities including 44 bike racks as well as shower and changing facilities.

1450 Brickell’s glass curtain wall system played an integral role in attaining LEED-Gold status. The curtain wall system helps in enhancing impact resistance, solar performance, energy efficiency, sound attenuation and UV blocking. The tower is considered to be one of the most wind-resistant office buildings in the US, thanks to the use of the glass façade, which is fabricated entirely of large-missile impact glass.

1450 Brickell is built by Miami-based Coastal Construction Group.