Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation
Our History Formed to assist tenants in efforts to save their buildings and conduct renovations Established in 1980 Now owns and manages more than 100 apartment buildings that are home to 3000 Bronx families. Works to improve other neighborhood conditions
Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation Sustainable Development / Smart Development (Community, Conservation, Cost) Extras Fixtures Finishes Acquisition/ Preservation Bldg Orientation (Assessing performance patterns) Land Envelope Systems Energy Efficiency Weatherization Wall Construction HVAC/Boiler Conservation Elevator Solar Thermal Rainwater
Impact: Energy Efficiency FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Wall Construction Construction Supervision Insulation/Windows Systems Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation
Impact: Energy/Water Efficiency SYSTEM INVESTMENTS Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation
Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation Sustainable Development / Smart Development (Community, Conservation, Cost) Extras Increased Energy Efficiency Energy Star Appliances Low-flow Fixtures Motion Sensors Fixtures Finishes Land Envelope Systems Improved Air Quality Low-VOC Products Minimal Off- Gasing Materials Renewable Resources
Impact: Energy/Water Efficiency 2 nd TIER INVESTMENTS Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation
DECATUR GREEN: PERFORMANCE TARGETS ENERGY WATER AIR QUALITY MATERIALS
DECATUR GREEN: Conservation Tactics ENERGY The Building s exterior wall construction, low-emitting windows, and entrances have been carefully built, installed, inspected, and tested to minimize heat gain, heat loss, and/or air infiltration within the building and apartment unit The Building comes equipped with an extremely efficient Boiler System Building is equipped with a high-efficiency elevator Building/Apartments are equipped with high-efficiency lights Building is equipped with Energy Star labeled appliances and Laundry Equipment
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DECATUR GREEN: Conservation Tactics The building has implemented a 3000-gallon rainwater system that will filter and use collected (free) water to flush your toilets Factoid: If the rainwater tank is filled twice in one month, it will eliminate the need for city water for this service WATER Apartments come equipped with water delivery fixtures that help to conserve the overall amount of water used within building apartment
DECATUR GREEN: Conservation Tactics AIR QUALITY Building/apartment incorporates healthy paint, sealants, caulks, and adhesives that contain low amounts of Volatile Organic Compounds [VOC]. These product selections were chosen to provide premium air quality conditions for your family and neighbors Trash chutes are located on each floor. Please dispose of your trash and debris into these receptacles to prevent unwanted scents to build up within the building and or within your apartment. Recycling stations are located in the basement
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DECATUR GREEN: Conservation Tactics The building has installed bamboo flooring, an extremely renewable material MATERIALS The building incorporated quarried and/or recycled materials
CLEANING PRODUCTS Helpful Hints Avoid products that have high percentages of the following ingredients: PHOSPHATES (Laundry Detergents) http://blogs.iwcc.edu/jusbblogn/files/2009/02/spring-cleaning.jpg Sodium Hydroxide decomposing agent (i.e drain cleaner, mildew cleaner) Sodium Hypochlorite disinfectant / stain remover (household cleaners) Alkalides helps clean w/o excessive rubbing (hazardous LOW ph numbers) Ammonia household cleaners (i.e glass cleaners) Formaldehyde d ingredient in many household h cleaners (asthma attacks)
Light Bulb Exchange Program