Las Vegas becomes Green

The Harmon, CityCenter, Las Vegas



In the heart of the Strip, between the Bellagio and Monte carlo resorts. The Harmon Hotel, Spa and Residences is one of four residential developments at a new CityCenter.
All sustainable in structure, developed by MGM Mirage, the multy use establishment is the largest privately financed green development in North America, with each project seeking individual LEED certificatin.
Design by Foster + Partners, the glass-clad Harmon stands 47 stories tall, and includes residences as well as a 400-room boutique hotel.
Hot water and most of the electricity needed for CityCenter's hotels and residences will be produced by an on-site nine-megawatt co-generatin plant. The developement also uses reclaimed water and low-flow water fixtures, and utilizes fluorecent bulbs in garages to ensure proper water and energy conservation. Interiors in al CityCenter buildings use renewable and recyclable woods and low-VOC materials

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