Thursday, June 24, 2010

Living Green at Circle 118

Circle 118 is a sustainable community designed to promote green living. It features contemporary design and is connected to one of Cleveland’s most desirable and dynamic neighborhoods. Circle 118 is the community where art meets architecture and engaging environmentally conscious design creates the new eastern gateway to University Circle. Check out some of its “green” features below.




- Circle 118 meets the GOLD performance level as established in the International Code Council (ICC)’s National Green Building Standard. This state-of-the-art green building standard is the only American National standard on residential green building.

- Commercial grade and Pella® wood Low-E glass Energy Star™ windows optimize energy

- Highly walkability score; close proximity to restaurants, art galleries, shops, and medical and educational institutions; and easy access to mass transportation systems result in a reduced carbon footprint.

- Smart building envelope design include innovative rain screen panels that allow the building to breathe, which helps improve indoor air quality

- Structural insulation reduces heating and cooling needs while creating a quiet interior environment

- Non-toxic building materials, low VOC Sherwin Williams® paints, and CRI certified green-labeled carpets provide cleaner air quality and healthier environment

- Rooftop terraces maximize outdoor space and feature sustainable stone pavers

- Common area landscaping demonstrates commitment to conserving and protecting natural resources, with a focus on native vegetation resulting in less maintenance and less water usage

- Attached garages feature hybrid/electric car charging stations

- Renewable resource bamboo flooring is included on main living level

- Energy Star™ rated appliances and light fixtures throughout

- Smart water systems include PEX distribution systems, low flow faucets, showers and Moen® and Kohler® plumbing fixtures

- High efficiency furnace, heat pump and hot water heater; and Lennox® 14-SEER rated AC unit

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