- Approximately 25% electricity savings compared to new, code-compliant buildings.
- High-performance building envelope protects the interior from extreme temperature swings along with high-efficiency window glazing for both thermal insulation and sound attenuation.
- Extremely robust and efficient HVAC System allows for adjustment by the resident within the apartment.
- Over 8,000 sq ft of accessible rooftop terraces, including live plantings and full size trees. The live plantings capture significant rainfall and help to reduce water runoff into the city’s already overwhelmed sewer system. The live green roof also dissipates heat from the building.
- 100% low and no VOC emitting adhesives, sealants, paints, and flooring resulting in higher indoor air quality compared to other new, code compliant buildings.
- Bridge on Race is a 100% No Smoking building.
- 40% water use savings compared to new, code-compliant buildings, saving approximately 2 million gallons of water annually.
- Storm water management system captures approximately 85% of the rainfall, using a 5,000-gallon cistern.
- Bridge on Race resident and retail recycling programs.