A significant milestone has been reached in the development of a state-of-the-art solar-powered tower in Brickell, as a contractor of The Residences at 1428  Brickell has recently applied for a site work permit. This comes shortly after the Miami Planning Department issued its final decision on the project.

On August 21, the Planning Department announced its final decision regarding the 71-story tower, and efforts are underway to obtain a copy of this decision. Subsequently, on August 24, an application for a construction permit for site work was submitted to the Miami Building Department. 

The site work permit lists John Moriarty as the contractor responsible for the project. According to records from the Building Department, the demolition permit for a 10-story office building on the property is nearly approved and awaits confirmation of electricity shut off.

In addition to the site work, a separate permit for the tower's vertical construction was submitted in March and is currently undergoing the approval process. Once again, John Moriarty is the appointed contractor.

The Residences at 1428 Brickell, a project recently announced by developer Ytech, is set to revolutionize the world of high-rise residential architecture with its integration of photovoltaic glazing within the facade. This groundbreaking development, designed by Milan-based ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, combines both form and function by seamlessly blending solar energy features into the building's aesthetic.

The 70-story tower will feature 500 photovoltaic-integrated windows on its west-facing facade, creating a Solar Backbone that sets it apart from traditional buildings. With a total of 20,000 square feet of energy-producing glass, this innovative system has the capacity to generate up to 170,000 kilowatts, or 170 megawatts, of clean energy per year.