Tour an Affordable Green Apartment Building in the South Bronx, NY
Category: Building
Initiative Objective:
Bob Vila visits the South Bronx
Initiative Objective
In Bob Vila’s new Building Green Web series, he focuses on green projects that are embracing the cleanest and most efficient technologies. Bob visits the South Bronx, NY, where Habitat for Humanity has partnered with private developer Les Bluestone to create a green oasis for low-income families. What makes this 50-unit building green? Its focus on energy-efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainability. Highlights of the tour include a look at the mechanical room, the apartments themselves, and the green roof.
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