Newport on the Lake | Where every day feels like a long weekend

Innovative Green Features

Innovation in Community

• Water feature "lake" used as recreational amenity: kayaks, sundown deck & fishing dock

• Bocce ball court using natural grass

• Crushed oyster shell walkway

• Oil capture parking at club

Innovation in Resources

• Existing water pump on site uses well water for irrigation

Innovation in Water

• Low water use because of plants indigenous to the area: pine trees, live oaks, palmettos, fountain grass; and pine needles for ground covering

• All require less maintenance by internal combustion equipment lowering the carbon footprint

What the houston chronicle had to say

deal of the week

"The ecofriendly Newport on the Lake apartments have taken root near the Energy Corridor, providing an option for renters who want to be in a homelike setting without the worries of ownerhsip."

" . . . the development incorparates plants that are indigenous to the area — pine trees, live oaks, palmettos, fountain grass, and pine needles for ground covering — to minimize the need for watering and trimming."

"Residents can check out kayaks and beach bikes. The property is connected to the bike paths in Cullen Park and features 5-foot-wide sidewalks designed for two-wheel transport"

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Project Green Features

Neighborhood Services

• Site has pedestrian access within 1/2 mile to services such as: Banking, Cleaners, Community Center, Convenience Store (where meat & produce are sold), Daycare, Hair Care, Laundry, Public Park, Restaurant, and School

Proximity to Public Transportation

• Project is within 1/4 mile of two or more planned or current bus line stops

Building Placement & Orientation

• Buildings have been placed & oriented to protect soil, existing plants, and trees

Design for Walking & Bicycling

• Sidewalks are at least 5 feet wide and separated from roadways.

• A dedicated, covered, and secure bicycle storage area for 15% of residents has been provided

• Secure bicycle storage, for 5% of non-residential, tenant, employees, and visitor is provided

• Traffic calming strategies are provided

Social Gatherings

• Outdoor gathering areas provide natural elements

Design for Safety & Surveillance

• Main entrances to the site & building are prominent & visible from the street

Landscaping

• Plants are grouped by water needs (hydrozones)

• Minimal turf(lawns)were provided to minimize watering and use of fertilizers or other chemicals

Construction Material Efficiencies

• Lumber was pre-cut and some components were pre-assembled and delivered to the site to minimize waste

Recycled Materials

• Recycled Aggregate (crushed concrete) and flyash were used for fill, backfill, and other uses

Insulation

• All Ceiling, Wall, & Floor Insulation contains no added formaldehyde

• Insulation has a recycled content of 50% or more Air Conditioning with Advanced Refrigerants

• Air conditioning units operate with non-HCFC Refrigerants Advanced Ventilation Practices

• Ceiling Fans were provided in every Bedroom and Living Room Environmentally Preferable Materials for Interior Finish

• Reclaimed, rapidly renewable, or recycled-content, or finger-jointed lumber were used for interior trim, shelving, doors, and/or countertops

• Reduced formaldehyde content was used for interior finish materials such as cabinets, trim, shelving, and/or subfloor

Green resources

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Green Guide for Everyday Living

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