Go Green

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Life at The Ellipse is all about sustainable luxury—living well and feeling good about it. From construction that maximizes the use of regional and recycled-content materials, to interiors featuring low-emissions finishes, to bike storage, public transit access and watershed-friendly landscaping, The Ellipse is built from the ground up with the attitude that the good life today goes hand-in-hand with stewardship for the future.

Sustainable Site:

  • Construction activity pollution prevention
  • Walk to shopping, entertainment and recreation
  • Great public transportation access
  • Bicycle storage
  • Light pollution reduction strategy
  • Water-efficient landscaping

Materials & Resources:

  • Construction waste management plan
  • Use of regional materials where possible
  • Use of materials with recycled content where possible

Indoor Environmental Quality

  • Indoor air quality management plan
  • Low-emitting materials
    • Adhesives & sealants
    • Paints & coatings
    • Carpet systems
  • Enhanced daylighting
  • Smoke-free building

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