Indoor Air Quality

• Continuous ventilation system for healthy indoor air
• Non-toxic adhesives used to eliminate “off-gassing” of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• Low VOC paint used throughout interiors
• Halls and common areas heating/cooling system supplied by very high percentage of fresh outside air

Energy Efficiency

• Windows have low-e coating and argon gas to reduce heat loss (21% more efficient than required by code) in winter and reduce heat gain in summer
• Living room walls have extra insulation (up to R-30) for greater summer and winter comfort
• Natural gas fuel for central hot water, central heating system, and clothes dryers reduces energy use
• Halls, common areas, offices and parking all use compact fluorescent lamps for lower electricity use
• West-facing apartments have ceiling fans for cooling
• Occupancy sensors and photocells reduce energy use by turning lights on only when needed
• Common area heating and cooling systems have economizers that can use up to 100% outside air

Recycled material

• Insulation has high recycled material content
• Sheetrock has high recycled material content
• Carpet pad is made of recycled fibers

Water Conservation

• Native plants in landscaped areas reduce need for irrigation
• Rain sensors in irrigation system shut off irrigation when it isn’t needed
• Front-loading washing machines reduce water use by 30%
• Individual sub meters in each apartment reduce water (and sewer) use by up to 25%

Resource Conservation (partial list)

• Most doors made of composite material to reduce lumber use
• Siding material made from cement products to reduce lumber use
• Floor joists and beams are made from manufactured wood products to reduce lumber use
• Extensive recycling of construction waste products

Storm Water Management

• Ecoroof reduces stormwater runoff from roof
• Stormwater infiltrates into soil to recharge water table rather than causing runoff into Willamette River

Transportation

• Large secure bike parking rooms with racks for 90 bikes (also supply lockers and tire pump)
• Access to 2 Flexcar vehicles at Buckman Heights

Property Management

• Large recycling rooms provided on all floors
• On-going management procedures include:
  • Using bio-degradable cleaning products
  • Pesticide-free landscape maintenance