Breathe Easy
Green Living
Huntington is a LEED® candidate*, registered with the Canada Green Building Council to pursue certification by the LEED® Green Building Rating System, the most recognized certification system for high performance "green" buildings in North America.
Comfort and grace meet conscientious living with features such as sustainably resourced wood materials, aerated low-flow/high energy faucets and energy-efficient lighting.
“Huntington exemplifies we need not rob from the earth in order to create something of beauty.”
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
- Sub-metering for individual allocation of space conditioning costs.
- High efficiency boilers offering 85% efficiency or better to reduce gas consumption and utility costs.
- Double-glazed, low-e, argon gas filled windows to maximize energy efficiency.
- High pressure, low-flow showerheads to reduce gas consumption for domestic hot water without sacrificing bathing comforts.
- Energy Star® dishwasher to reduce electricity and hot water use.
- Sub-metering for individual allocation of electricity costs.
- Commissioning of all major mechanical equipment by third party energy management firm to ensure that systems operate at optimal performance levels.
- Energy management systems to monitor and maintain efficient operation of equipment and to ensure ventilation effectiveness and comfort control.
- Third party certification of energy performance at least 25% better than Code.
- Compact fluorescent and other high efficiency common area lighting designs to ensure lower electricity costs.
- CO monitors in the parking garage to activate air handling equipment when needed (versus around-the-clock) saving money on fan operation.
- Motion sensing of garage lights.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
- Continuous circulation of fresh filtered air from an in suite Energy Recovery Ventilator.
- Air Quality Test Program ensuring low emissions.
- Interior latex-based paints, adhesives and sealants certified by the Environmental Choice Program to ensure low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC's).
- Air filters replaced prior to occupancy to ensure healthy living space when you move in and for the life of the building.
WATER EFFICIENCY
- Sub-metering for individual allocation of domestic hot water.
- Low flow, high pressure showerheads and faucets.
- Dual flush water efficient toilets.
- Front loading Energy Star® washing machine (use less water and detergent!).
- Energy Star dishwasher (uses less water and detergent).
- Approximately 40% reduction in water use based on above water efficiency measures.
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
- Recycling 75% construction and demolition waste to reduce landfill loads.
- Over 15% recycled content in construction and finish materials.
- Locally sourced construction and finish materials.
- Walking proximity to public transportation.
- Recycling facilities that permit convenient separating and disposing of recyclables.
- Convenient bicycle storage space throughout site to encourage bicycle use.
