# Eco-Friendly Towers Studio Gang's New Building in Miami Will Seek LEED Gold Certification. By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gang References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/14-story-tower-studio-gang/34450/) & [studiogang.net](http://studiogang.net/) Chicago-based architecture practice [Studio Gang Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel) will be building a spectacular new [residential tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-island), which hasn't yet been named, in Miami. The tower will likely receive LEED Gold certification, a building award that recognizes environmentally responsible building. The 14-storey tower will be situated in the Buena Vista neighborhood. Featuring a total floor space of 14,864 square meters, the tower will consist of 76 residential units offering spectacular views of the Biscayne Bay. The building will also offer a lounge, rooftop swimming pool and ground-level retail space. The tower will make use of a number of energy-saving measures including rainwater harvesting and solar shading. These and other features could help Studio Gang's tower gain LEED Gold certification. This incredible eco-friendly tower is set to be completed in 2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and developers to create innovative and sustainable buildings that help reduce environmental impact. - **LEED Certification:** Increasing demand for buildings that meet LEED standards presents a disruptive opportunity for construction and real estate industries to adopt eco-friendly practices. - **Energy-saving Measures:** Growing interest in implementing energy-saving technologies and strategies in construction industry, leading to potential disruptive opportunities for renewable energy and green building companies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing and constructing eco-friendly buildings that prioritize sustainability and energy efficiency. - **Construction:** Potential disruptions in the construction industry through the adoption of sustainable building practices and the integration of energy-saving measures. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the real estate sector by embracing LEED certification and promoting eco-friendly properties to meet the growing demand for sustainable living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Concrete Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huergo-475.md) - [Supertall Miami Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1201-brickell-bay-drive.md) - [Elevated Miami Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadis.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md) - [Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md)