LIVING GREEN

Metro Green Terrace has been certified LEED® Gold for Homes and the building contributes to the overall site’s LEED® Neighborhood Development “Gold” certification. Some of the more specific green elements are listed below.

TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

  • Metro Green Terrace is a model Transit Oriented Development (TOD), located directly adjacent to the Stamford Transportation Center.
  • Smart growth strategies promote alternatives to auto transit (eg. Bicycle space storage and repair station)

WATER EFFICIENCY

  • Low-flow fixtures and water efficient appliances
  • High efficiency irrigation system 

ENERGY

  • High performance building envelope
  • Programmable thermostats in each unit
  • Individual meters for electrical and gas utility to monitor individual unit consumption
  • Incorporates interior lighting units with CFL and/or LED technology as well as ENERGY STAR® lighting and appliances 
  • Daylight and views in consultation with LEED® rating system
  • Waste recycling and energy conservation encouraged through the green building education program
  • High efficiency mechanical systems
  • High efficiency operable double glazed, low-E windows

    INDOOR AIR QUALITY

    • Properly sized ventilation systems that use low energy exhaust only ventilators provide for healthy, clean, and comfortable interior living environments 
    • Low VOC materials for: paints, coatings, carpets, adhesive and sealants
    • Smoke-free building

    TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

    • Metro Green Terrace is a model Transit Oriented Development (TOD), located directly adjacent to the Stamford Transportation Center.
    • Smart growth strategies promote alternatives to auto transit (eg. Bicycle space storage and repair station)

    WATER EFFICIENCY

    • Low-flow fixtures and water efficient appliances
    • High efficiency irrigation system 

    ENERGY

    • High performance building envelope
    • Programmable thermostats in each unit
    • Individual meters for electrical and gas utility to monitor individual unit consumption
    • Incorporates interior lighting units with CFL and/or LED technology as well as ENERGY STAR® lighting and appliances 
    • Daylight and views in consultation with LEED® rating system
    • Waste recycling and energy conservation encouraged through the green building education program
    • High efficiency mechanical systems
    • High efficiency operable double glazed, low-E windows

      INDOOR AIR QUALITY

      • Properly sized ventilation systems that use low energy exhaust only ventilators provide for healthy, clean, and comfortable interior living environments 
      • Low VOC materials for: paints, coatings, carpets, adhesive and sealants
      • Smoke-free building