Link Green
This means forward-thinking green and healthy initiatives will be incorporated into the building materials and building design to enhance and improve the quality of your Link Green lifestyle and footprint. Link Apartments® Grant Park will comply with the stringent requirements of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) and upon construction completion will earn the prestigious NGBS Green Registered ™ Bronze Level. This Home Innovation Green Building Standard process involves compliance with multilevel inspections and mandatory green provisions throughout the entire construction process.
What does NGBS green certified mean?
Green Build:
- High grade insulation and building envelope to maximize efficiency
- Low VOC paint, carpeting, and engineered wood
- Low light pollution
- Redevelopment of an urban infill site
- Drought resistant, regionally appropriate landscaping with micro irrigation
- Reflective roof decreases urban heat island effect
Green Touches:
- Energy-efficient LED lighting and HVAC systems
- Low-E windows – increased thermal comfort, lower energy bills
- High performance ENERGY STAR® appliances
- Low-flow faucets and shower heads – conserve water, lowering water and energy bills
- Electric Vehicle charging stations
- Programmable thermostats
- Carbon monoxide alarms
- Smoke-free living
- Designated recycling locations
