The second Riverfront Place tower opened this month with urban living features, including one growing in popularity in Omaha: the green roof.
Though the "green" does not relate necessarily to color, or money, the roof is made up of mostly green plant life and is designed to save cash in energy consumption.
"We made the conscious choice to say, 'Hey, it's worth it from a marketing aspect and long-term to buyers,' " said Ben Proctor, Riverfront Place sales manager.
Kent Holm, environmental services director for Douglas County, can point to about 10 green roofs of various types around the city today ¡ª and, he said, the trend points to adding more.
The public, he said, is demanding more environmentally-friendly technology in buildings and homes. Drought-tolerant shrubs and other low-maintenance ground cover that distinguish a green roof help control rainwater runoff and act as an insulator to enhance heating in the winter and cooling in the summer.
Supporters note also that green roofs (called living roofs, too) have a soothing and healthy effect on those around them. Said Holm: "It makes people feel good, kind of relaxes them."
The two green roof sections at the Riverfront Place Tower II each span 20 feet by 30 feet and are on the third level of the eight-story high-rise, over parking areas.In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, While the six third-floor units have an up-close view from their patios, neighbors from above also can gaze down on the green roofs.From standard Cable Ties to advanced wire tires,
"They're way more pleasing to look at than concrete," said Proctor.
Tower II also features a front lobby and hallways designed in collaboration with the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts.
Of the 50 condos at Riverfront Place Tower II,Full color plastic card printing and manufacturing services. about 70 percent are sold, and the first residents are moving in now. The remaining homes are between 929 square feet and 4,000 square feet and range in cost from $250,000 to $1.5 million.
Top-floor tenants will move in later this summer as finishing touches are completed on those units. Higher levels on the Missouri River haven¡¯t delayed any moves, Proctor said, although the downpour Monday night caused groundwater to seep up and pumps at the bottom of the elevator shaft are pumping it out through the sanitary sewer system.
Proctor said elevators continue to run and management is having daily conversations with engineers to ensure the building remains dry.
Currently, Proctor said, access is limited to the north end of the housing area, and the riverfront trail is under water at a point on the Gallup property to the north.Use bluray burner to burn video to BD DVD on blu ray burner disc.
Omaha got involved with green roofs after local officials invited the Toronto-based Green Roofs for Healthy Cities to the city in late 2007. A local committee subsequently formed to address challenges, finding cost to be one of the biggest barriers.
Installation can be expensive on the front end, said Holm, a member of the group, but green roofs are projected to last perhaps twice as long as their counterparts and lead to energy savings.
The green roofs at the second Riverfront Place tower cost more than the concrete alternative,buy landscape oil paintings online. Proctor said, as they were constructed with special drainage and irrigation features.
The third-floor units have garden areas for urban homeowners who still want to have a piece of the country outside their door.
Holm said he expects more green roofs in Omaha, touting them also as a boost to air quality.
"If we can use green plants, green roofs and trees to a greater extent, that will help us offset some of these air pollution issues.
Though the "green" does not relate necessarily to color, or money, the roof is made up of mostly green plant life and is designed to save cash in energy consumption.
"We made the conscious choice to say, 'Hey, it's worth it from a marketing aspect and long-term to buyers,' " said Ben Proctor, Riverfront Place sales manager.
Kent Holm, environmental services director for Douglas County, can point to about 10 green roofs of various types around the city today ¡ª and, he said, the trend points to adding more.
The public, he said, is demanding more environmentally-friendly technology in buildings and homes. Drought-tolerant shrubs and other low-maintenance ground cover that distinguish a green roof help control rainwater runoff and act as an insulator to enhance heating in the winter and cooling in the summer.
Supporters note also that green roofs (called living roofs, too) have a soothing and healthy effect on those around them. Said Holm: "It makes people feel good, kind of relaxes them."
The two green roof sections at the Riverfront Place Tower II each span 20 feet by 30 feet and are on the third level of the eight-story high-rise, over parking areas.In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, While the six third-floor units have an up-close view from their patios, neighbors from above also can gaze down on the green roofs.From standard Cable Ties to advanced wire tires,
"They're way more pleasing to look at than concrete," said Proctor.
Tower II also features a front lobby and hallways designed in collaboration with the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts.
Of the 50 condos at Riverfront Place Tower II,Full color plastic card printing and manufacturing services. about 70 percent are sold, and the first residents are moving in now. The remaining homes are between 929 square feet and 4,000 square feet and range in cost from $250,000 to $1.5 million.
Top-floor tenants will move in later this summer as finishing touches are completed on those units. Higher levels on the Missouri River haven¡¯t delayed any moves, Proctor said, although the downpour Monday night caused groundwater to seep up and pumps at the bottom of the elevator shaft are pumping it out through the sanitary sewer system.
Proctor said elevators continue to run and management is having daily conversations with engineers to ensure the building remains dry.
Currently, Proctor said, access is limited to the north end of the housing area, and the riverfront trail is under water at a point on the Gallup property to the north.Use bluray burner to burn video to BD DVD on blu ray burner disc.
Omaha got involved with green roofs after local officials invited the Toronto-based Green Roofs for Healthy Cities to the city in late 2007. A local committee subsequently formed to address challenges, finding cost to be one of the biggest barriers.
Installation can be expensive on the front end, said Holm, a member of the group, but green roofs are projected to last perhaps twice as long as their counterparts and lead to energy savings.
The green roofs at the second Riverfront Place tower cost more than the concrete alternative,buy landscape oil paintings online. Proctor said, as they were constructed with special drainage and irrigation features.
The third-floor units have garden areas for urban homeowners who still want to have a piece of the country outside their door.
Holm said he expects more green roofs in Omaha, touting them also as a boost to air quality.
"If we can use green plants, green roofs and trees to a greater extent, that will help us offset some of these air pollution issues.
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