NGBS Impact Case Studies
Real-world examples highlight the benefits and impact of sustainable materials
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An ideal downtown location, 22 Light Street is walkable to the historic seaport, the Inner Harbor, a landmark of the city of Baltimore, Maryland, public transportation, retail stores, and restaurants. This 40-unit apartment complex has a variety of 1- to 3-bedroom units. Each unit contains granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, smart thermostats, and hardwood floors.
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Wrigleyville Lofts is a new mixed-use building in the Wrigleyville community, located in a well-connected part of Chicago, offering a variety of public transportation methods and a view of the historic Wrigleyville stadium.
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West 38 is a 165-unit multifamily mixed-use development which took advantage of the HUD financial incentives to aid in the expansion of the up-and-coming city of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The building showcases a variety of green features, including low-flow fixtures, ENERGY STAR appliances, and smart irrigation controls, as well as future-proof design choices, namely electric vehicle charging stations and a solar-ready roof.
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21 Revere Beach Boulevard – one of two buildings within the Ryder community of Revere Beach - is a 2020 NGBS Silver certified mixed-use building containing a total of 127 residential units and a 5,300 square feet restaurant in addition to retail space, all within a seven-story building.
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The Gladstone, in the Urban Downs community, sets a new bar in the creation of healthy, high-performing, and accessible homes. The Gladstone is the first home in Washington state to earn 2020 NGBS Green Certification — attaining Emerald Level, as well as NGBS Green+ WELLNESS and NGBS Green+ UNIVERSAL DESIGN certifications.
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TNAR 2022 is an innovative masterpiece. It features technological advancements that allowed the home to achieve exceptional levels of energy efficiency and sustainability while retaining and enhancing its original mid-century modern design.
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TNAH 2022 is a three-story property that features three bedrooms, three and a half baths, an extra-large two-car garage, exercise area, rooftop terrace, and expansive indoor outdoor living area with luxurious outdoor kitchen. The primary bedroom suite provides a private sanctuary with separate entrances and spa-like features.
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NOVEL River Oaks is a luxury multifamily and mixed-use development, and a testament to the harmony that exists between green building practice and high-end living.
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Located on the Quinebaug River, the historic Cargill Falls Mill in Putnam, Connecticut, has been transformed into over nine acres of residential space. A once successful cotton mill in the early 1800s, Cargill Falls Mill is now a unique apartment enclave in a thriving, sought-after community.
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Casa Indiana is a new 50-unit affordable and supportive housing community for independent older adults constructed on the site of a former yarn mill in the Fairhill neighborhood. Casa Indiana features a mix of traditional one-bedroom and handicap-accessible apartments, as well as gardens, community rooms, a library, and on-site medical offices that provide services to residents.
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