Green Apartments Portland, OR

The Ladd in Portland, OR and its development company, Opus Northwest, are pleased to announce that the tower building is registered as a LEED Gold property for "New Construction," and the entire Ladd Block is registered as LEED Platinum for "Neighborhood Development."

SUSTAINABILITY:

• Features 6,623 square feet of green roof areas planted with native vegetation that helps cleanse rainwater while enhancing outdoor social areas for residents
• Exterior and interior lighting designed to reduce light pollution of the night sky
• Situated near many modes of alternative transportation including streetcar, light rail, bus lines, Zipcar (on site), bicycle lanes and pedestrian routes

ENERGY and WATER CONSERVATION:

• Saves over 30% of water compared to standard new apartment buildings
• Saves over 28% of energy compared to other apartment buildings
• 70% of the building's energy usage will be offset through the purchase of renewable energy credits supporting sources such as wind and solar power

MATERIALS SELECTION and INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:

• Emphasis on regionally-sourced materials, as well as those with recycled content
• Smoking prohibited within the building
• Focus on low-emitting, non-toxic materials to promote high indoor air quality

WASTE MINIMIZATION:

• Construction Waste Management: Over 75% of waste generated from building construction was diverted from landfills for reuse and recycling
• Preservation of the Ladd Tower Carriage House prevented 700,000 pounds from entering landfills while preserving an important historical building