Turn the corner while browsing through the aisles of this 7-Eleven convenience in Monterrey, Mexico, and you'll see a living tree erupting through the floor and poking out the ceiling. Mike Leavy of Mexico Listo tells us that when 7-Eleven planned its 500th store, it decided to make one that was LEED Certified--that is, built to promote environmental sustainability.
The builders found a 60-year old walnut tree on the site and decided to keep it. Additionally, the store is built from recycled materials, makes great use of natural sunlight and reduces interior lighting when not needed, and uses enthalpy wheels to regulate ventilation.
-via Atlas Obscura
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