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Orange Avenue Apartments

Selected Sustainability Features:

Developed upon a restored brownfield site
Over 35% reduction in potable water usage
Incorporation of recycled materials and building materials harvested and manufactured in the local region.
High-albedo roof and hardscapes to counteract the heat island effect.
Low-VOC building materials, paints, and floors to contribute to maintaining exceptional indoor air quality
Daylighting to promote occupant health while reducing lighting energy use during the daytime.
Low flow plumbing fixtures
Extensive use of recycled and regionally sourced materials
This including green cleaning program and educational outreach.

Selected Sustainability Features:
Developed upon a restored brownfield site
Over 35% reduction in potable water usage
Incorporation of recycled materials and building materials harvested and manufactured in the local region.
High utilization level of FSC Certified Wood to promote sustainable harvesting of wood
Advanced permanent ventilation monitoring systems to ensure adequate indoor air quality
High-albedo roof and hardscapes to counteract the heat island effect.
Low-VOC building materials, paints, and floors to contribute to maintaining exceptional indoor air quality for occupant comfort.
Environment-conscious lighting design to minimize the negative effects of light trespass and pollution on humans, fauna, and flora.
Occupant-oriented thermal comfort and lighting design and verification to ensure optimal occupant comfort
Daylighting to promote occupant health while reducing lighting energy use during the daytime.
Green cleaning program to minimize negative effects of harsh, corrosive, and caustic chemicals on occupants as well as the environment.

Selected Sustainability Features:

High recycled content structural steel.
Regionally manufactured and high recycled content concrete.
Brownfield redevelopment project.
Light colored roof to reduce heat island effect.
Use of individual thermostats, dimming switches, and task lights to provide optimal occupant thermal comfort and lighting control.