Air Quality
Advanced central air-filtration system.
In-building 24-hour air quality monitoring system.
Vapor and air barrier minimizes random air-infiltration.
24/7 exhaust in every bath and kitchen.
Building materials and paints with low or no off-gassing.
24-hour carbon monoxide monitoring in parking garage.

Water Quality
Central water-filtration system for entire building.
Refrigerators that provide doubly filtered drinking water
and ice.

Energy
Energy conserving building design is 35% more energy-efficient than code requires, resulting in a 67% lower electricity demand during peak hours.
Lower electric bills for residents.
Photovoltaic panels convert sunlight to electricity.
Computerized building management system and environmentally responsible operating and maintenance practices.

Additional Features
33% more sheetrock betweeen apartments provides extra soundproofing and fire barriers.
Resident-use, pesticide-free rooftop garden provides natural insulation for building.
Rainwater storage and reserve for roof garden irrigation.
In-building wastewater treatment system re-supplies toilet water and make-up water for central air conditioning.
Natural gas-fed central heating and cooling system, free of ozone depleting refrigerants.
In-building bicycle storage area.



The Solaire
20 River Terrace, New York, NY 10282
Tel: 212-748-6100    Fax: 212-748-6101
info@thesolaire.com

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