Sustainable architecture pioneers Chicago’s past, present and future

Since the first skyscrapers rose over its streets in the 1880s, Chicago has been a hub of architectural innovation in the U.S. In recent decades, concerns for environmentally-conscious design have reshaped the field, and this story of sustainable development is captured in Chicago's skyline.

By Sara Cooper,
Medill News Service, Dec. 20, 2024

Photo at top: The Chicago skyline as seen from Lake Michigan. (Photo by Sara Cooper/Medill news Service)

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