Headwaters Apartments
8833 SW 30th Avenue - Portland, OR 97219
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Heather, Community ManagerFiled Under:
Portland, OR, eco-friendly living, rain garden, Solar Panels, storm water managment, sustainableCertifications And Awards
Awards (list):
Nominated for Metro Multifamily Housing Association (MMHA) Property of the Year (2008)
Certifications:
ENERGY STAR Home
Energy
Energy use and generation:
Enhanced, ongoing energy metering and monitoring or commissioning
Energy sub-metering within tenant spaces
Energy costs paid by tenants to encourage conservation
Space heating and cooling:
Gas furnace at least 90% efficient
User-controlled thermostats (multifamily building)
Appliances and equipment:
Refrigerator meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Dishwasher meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Clothes washer meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Ceiling fans
Lighting:
Energy efficient lighting fixtures
Energy efficient bulbs
Skylights or other daylighting features
Exterior light pollution reduction
Water
Surface water management:
Permeable surface materials
Bioswale(s)
Indoor water use:
Low-flow toilets
Aerators on sinks or shower heads
Waterless urinals
Water heating:
High efficiency water heater
On-site solar hot water heating
Building Surroundings
Nearby amenities:
Community resources (i.e. library) nearby
Services (i.e. grocery store) nearby
Public transit nearby
Car share vehicle nearby
Bike lanes/path nearby
Landscaping:
No use of invasive plants
Limited or no use of grass or turf
Use of drought tolerant plants
Use of native plants
Non-toxic pest control
Use of shade trees
Water efficient irrigation system
Building Materials
Interior finishes:
Low/No VOC interior paint
Low/No VOC adhesives or solvents
Low/No VOC water-based wood finishes
Formaldehyde free particle board, oriented strandboard, or plywood
Recycled content or salvaged interior finishes (i.e., glass)
Natural flooring (i.e. linoleum, Marmoleum)
Recycled content in carpet or cushions
Exterior:
Recycled or Low/No VOC paint exterior
Sustainable decking materials
Operations
Shared resources:
Easily accessible and secure bike racks/storage
Waste, recycling and composting:
Expanded recycling
Indoor environmental quality:
Non-toxic/sustainable cleaning practices and products
Permanent walk-off mats OR shoe storage OR central vacuum
Education for tenants:
Occupant's manual and/or walkthrough on green features
Education for building managers:
Building Manager's manual and/or walkthrough on green features
Other Green Features
Renewable power offered to residents for purchase through Green Mountain Energy, extremely low energy costs. Every apt gets 2 bottles and unlimited eco surface/glass cleaner. Building manager gets ongoing professional education. E-newsletter for tenants points out green features. All water diverted to an ephemeral stream bed leading to Tryon Creek. Tenant water use individually metered to encourage conservation.
Property type:
Multifamily building
Occupancy restrictions:
Income limits apply to all units
Property features:
Onsite parking - indoor
Onsite bike parking - outdoor
Onsite bike parking - indoor
Internet access (available through city or property)
Common area/lounge
Easy access to public transport
Easy access to highways
Wheelchair access
Unit features (applies to all or some units):
Carpet
Private balcony, deck, patio or porch
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Microwave
Laundry machines in unit/home
Number of units (multifamily only):
100
Square footage:
Less than 1000 sqft
Number of bedrooms:
1
2
Number of bathrooms:
1
2
Built on the banks of a once buried stream, the Headwaters Apartments is setting a new standard for eco-friendly urban living. As an integral part of the master-planned green community of The Headwaters at Tryon Creek, Headwaters Apartments is one of the most sophisticated and environmentally responsible green projects in the Pacific Northwest. Its modern, urban architecture and advanced telecommunication technology is equally matched by its energy-saving construction materials and amenities.
smarter energy usage = lower utilty costs!
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