Fountain View's green features
Posted 9/12/2008 by Mark Boyer
When I posted a sales and construction update earlier in the week for Fountain View, Terra Firma's new condo development in Lincoln Square, I neglected to mention any of the building's eco features. Koenig & Strey GMAC Real Estate agent Jennifer Mills mentioned that the development has been awarded LEED Silver certification, so I took a look at Foutain View's Web site to see what they're offering.
Here's a partial list of Fountain View's green features:
- Green roof
- Kone EcoSpace elevator
- Pella ProLine wood-clad, energy-efficient double-hung windows
- EcoWood bamboo floors in living, dining and kitchen areas
- Recycled carpeting in bedrooms
- Energy Star-rated GE stainless-steel appliance
- Dual-flush toilets
- Individually-controlled high-efficiency central heating and air conditioning
Additionally, Patrick reported back in January that Terra Firma's contractor successfully recycled 97 percent of the debris from the building that was demolished at 2326 W Giddings St.
Comments
9/12/08
Brad Leibov said:
Just a note of correction here-
The USGBC does not award certification until projects are completed and design elements and construction methodology verified by a third-party. We have completed the design review process with USGBC and anticipate receiving final certification before the end of the year.
On another note, we originally anticipated earning basic LEED Certification for the Fountain View. During the design review process completed earlier this year with the USGBC, we learned that we had earned enough points for LEED Silver Certification. We now project that the Fountain View will be more than 50% energy efficient than comparable buildings.
Sincerely,
Brad Leibov
Developer, Terra Firma Co.
www.terrafirma-co.com
Joseph Askins said:
Thanks for the clarification, Brad.