• • • WaterSense Fixtures

GREYWATER RECYCLING SYSTEM

• • On-site pond captures runoff greywater to be used for irrigation of fully-native landscaping vegetation.

  • Fully eliminates usage of potable water for irrigation.

• • Large Central Heat Pump Water Heaters

  • Electric Cooking Appliances

  • Electric Laundry and Dryers

  • High-Efficiency Solar Panels

  • On-Site Solar Battery and Control Panels

  • LED Lighting with Occupancy Sensors

• • • Fully electric ENERGY STAR appliances

SMART TECHNOLOGY

• • Hive Smart Programmable Thermostat Systems in Each Unit to Maximize Energy Efficiency

• • Premium Air Filters

  • Low VOC Flooring and Paints

  • Fresh Air Ventilation

  • Exhaust Air Directly Outdoors

  • Smoke-Free Community

• • All construction materials sourced regionally (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin).

  • Minimum of 35% of construction materials sourced from the state of Michigan.

• • Minimum of 10% of the total construction material will be reclaimed or recycled products.

TIMBER FRAMING

• • 2x8 Framed Walls to allow room for additional insulation for better heat retention during winter months - materials sourced from Mans Lumber in Ann Arbor, MI.

  • Glulam Posts and Beams - sourced from Linderink Technologies in Belmont, MI.

  • Triforce Joists Floor and Roof Joist Systems (all-wood construction, no metal plates) - sourced from Linderink Technologies in Belmont, MI.

  • ThermaCork Insulation - (2)-4" layers of ThermaCork. ThermaCork is a recycled material providing a negative carbon footprint that is 100% natural, renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable. It will also provide a acoustic insulation against sound between units and from the adjacent railroad tracks.

  • Trombe Wall for natural heat retention.

  • Fully recycled wood siding and roofing.

MINIMIZE CONCRETE USE

• • Hollow Building Foundation Design - new technology that reduces concrete use by up to 50%.

  • Fly ash-based cement mix to lower carbon content.

  • Glass fiber reinforced polymer rebar in lieu of traditional steel rebar.

  • Bound recycled glass porous pavement in lieu of concrete walkways.

ZERO STEEL USE

• • Glass fiber reinforced polymer rebar in lieu of traditional steel rebar.

  • Recycled plastic bicycle racks.

  • Timber framing.

• • Composting to be used as fertilizer for native vegetation
  • Recycling services

• All plants or vegetation must be considered a native species to the City of Ann Arbor - refer to the city's native species list HERE.

GREYWATER RECYCLING SYSTEM

• • On-site pond captures runoff greywater to be used for irrigation of fully-native landscaping vegetation.

  • Fully eliminates usage of potable water for irrigation.

• Building footprint was minimized and parking was removed to maximize green space.

• Free membership to Ann Arbor YMCA in lieu of on-site gym.

• Mixed unit sizes will facilitate a diverse community.

• Removing on-site parking promotes walking, the use of bicycles, and the use of public transit.
• Free bus passes will be provided to all residents.
• Zipcar and Spin scooter partnership will provide heavily discounted rates to residents.
• 2:1 bike-to-resident parking available on-site. One interior bike parking space is reserved for each resident.
• On-site bike repair stations.

• All construction activities must comply with the LEED Construction Activity Pollution Prevention prerequisite.