Friday, August 27, 2010

Apartment builders going green with Dallas projects

The Ilume, home to apartments and shops on Cedar Springs, recycled construction waste, used materials with recycled components and installed lighting that conserves electricity as well as low-flow plumbing fixtures.

But the developer hopes another amenity catches renters' attention: lower utility bills.

UDR is promising that residents in the 464-unit property will save $380 to $550 a year in utility costs because of energy-efficient construction.

"We think it will differentiate us somewhat in the marketplace," said Doug Walker, senior vice president of asset quality for UDR.

The Belmont has a silver award in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

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