Gables Residential Showcases Three EarthCraft Certified Communities - Pushes New Standard in Atlanta for Healthy, Environmentally Friendly Rentals
Southface announces that Gables' new rental apartments - 820 West, Sheridan, and Century Center - were recently completed to energy-efficient EarthCraft Multifamily standards, in addition to being ENERGY STAR Qualified, which means each building is at least 15% more energy efficient than a code-built building. All three projects also meet the sustainability standards of EarthCraft Multifamily, which include highly water - efficient fixtures, plus fresh air intakes for each housing unit, thereby contributing to a healthy indoor environment for every resident. Gables Midtown, an EarthCraft Multifamily project currently under construction, is the first ENERGY STAR High Rise Pilot project in the Southeast, and only the fifth such pilot in the United States.
Atlanta, Ga. (PRWEB) June 3, 2009
Southface, the Southeast's non-profit leader in the promotion of sustainable homes, workplaces and communities, announces the certification of three new EarthCraft Multifamily apartment home communities by Gables Residential. The popular EarthCraft program is a residential green building program of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association in partnership with Southface.
Gables' 820 West, Sheridan, and Century Center communities were recently completed to energy-efficient EarthCraft Multifamily standards, in addition to being ENERGY STAR Qualified, which means each building is at least 15% more energy efficient than a code-built building. All three projects also meet the sustainability standards of EarthCraft Multifamily, which include highly water-efficient fixtures, plus fresh air intakes for each housing unit, thereby contributing to a healthy indoor environment for every resident.
Gables Midtown, an EarthCraft Multifamily project currently under construction, is the first ENERGY STAR High Rise Pilot project in the Southeast, and only the fifth such pilot in the United States.
Said Joe Wilber, Gables' Senior Vice President of Investments for the East, "Southface has been a great partner in helping Gables meet its goal to be a sustainable and environmentally responsible apartment developer. We are proud to have three of the first EarthCraft Multifamily Certified communities in Atlanta. These projects have been key elements in Gables green initiatives in recent years."
Commented Dennis Creech, Executive Director of Southface, "We are very impressed with the manner in which Gables takes full advantage of the resources and technical assistance available to builders through the EarthCraft program."
"Gables' EarthCraft Multifamily apartment homes are attractively designed, conveniently located for good MARTA access, and built with high-quality, durable materials. They showcase Gables' smart business choices - from providing residents with appealing lifestyle amenities to capitalizing on savings from building maintenance, lower water and energy expenses, and I would certainly expect, reduced tenant turnover. We applaud the Gables' commitment to innovative, environmentally friendly building practices," said Creech.
About Gables Residential
With a mission of Taking Care of the Way People Live®, Gables Residential is a privately owned REIT which owns, develops and manages multi-family communities and mixed-use developments in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, South Florida, Southern California, and metropolitan Washington, D. C. Additionally, it has third-party management operations in the Chicago, New York, Phoenix, Central and North Florida, and Washington State markets. The company has received national recognition for excellence in the management, development, acquisition and construction of luxury multi-family communities in high job growth markets. Recently named EarthCraft Multifamily Developer of the year, Gables Residential enjoys a healthy portfolio with over 37,000 apartment homes under management, including a corporate-owned portfolio of 64 communities comprising nearly 17,000 apartment homes. An additional 10 communities are under construction, comprising more than 2,000 apartment homes, and the company's shadow pipeline of undeveloped land has the potential for 5,000 additional homes. Please visit Gables at www. Gables. com.
About EarthCraft House
Now in its 10th year, the EarthCraft program is a residential green building program of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association in partnership with Southface. It serves as a blueprint for energy - and resource-efficient homes. Please visit EarthCraft at www. earthcrafthouse. com
About Southface
Southface is the Southeast's non-profit leader in the promotion of sustainable homes, workplaces and communities. Driven by the region's growing need to save energy and water, and to preserve our natural resources, Southface proactively encourages responsible solutions for environmental living through its research, advocacy, training programs and technical assistance. Please visit Southface at www. southface. org.
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