# LEED-Certified Superstores Barneys New York Expands Into Chicago's Fashion District By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneys-new-york-chicago References: [men.style](http://men.style.com/news/blog/2009/04/barneys-remains.html) & [interiordesign.net](http://www.interiordesign.net/article/CA6650400.html) [Barneys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hourglass-and-barneys-new-york) New York has planned to set the gold standard for ultra-green luxury boutiques with its upcoming LEED-certified Chicago location. The superstore will feature 7 floors and 90,000 feet of Barneys New York goodness, with a penthouse Fred’s restaurant and a two-floor menswear section organized by *lifestyle* rather than by clothing type. In the first image, you’ll see the giant glass and limestone staircase that serves as the focal point for the [Jeffrey Hutchison & Associates](http://www.jeffreyhutchison.com/WEBSITE) interior of Barneys New York’s Chicago location. A living green rooftop will help keep the building warm during the winter and cool during the summer, while giant glass windows will flood each floor with natural light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Luxury:** The trend of LEED-certified superstores provides an opportunity for luxury retailers to showcase their commitment to sustainability and attract environmentally-conscious customers. - **Lifestyle-oriented Retail:** Organizing retail spaces by lifestyle rather than clothing type is an emerging trend that offers a more personalized shopping experience and encourages customers to explore a wider range of products. - **Green Architecture:** The use of green rooftops, energy-efficient designs, and natural lighting in buildings is a growing trend in architecture, presenting opportunities for innovative and eco-friendly construction practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Retail:** LEED-certified superstores are disrupting the luxury retail industry by setting new standards for sustainable practices and appealing to conscious consumers. - **Retail Design:** The shift towards lifestyle-oriented retail spaces requires expertise in store layout and design to create immersive and curated shopping experiences. - **Architecture and Construction:** The demand for green architecture and LEED-certified buildings is driving innovation in the architecture and construction industry, creating opportunities for sustainable building materials and technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architecturally Inspired Luxury Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-boutique.md) - [Italian Design Brand Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-design-brand.md) - [Raw Architecture-Inspired Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-flagship-store.md) - [Energetic Green Retail Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longchamp-store.md) - [Personalization-Focused Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-goose-opens-in-nyc.md) - [Flagship Spa-Equipped Fashion Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-dior-new-york.md) - [Cozy Fashion Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bash-flagship-store.md) - [Stunning Eyewear Store Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-store-aesthetic.md) - [Luxury Retail Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yorkdale-shopping-center.md)