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Built on the banks of a once buried stream, the Headwaters Apartments is setting a new standard for eco-friendly urban living. As an integral part of the master-planned green community of The Headwaters at Tryon Creek, Headwaters Apartments is one of the most sophisticated and environmentally responsible green projects in the Pacific Northwest. Its modern, urban architecture and advanced telecommunication technology is equally matched by its energy-saving construction materials and amenities.

smarter energy usage = lower utilty costs!

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Certifications and Awards

Awards (list): 
Nominated for Metro Multifamily Housing Association (MMHA) Property of the Year (2008)

Energy

Energy use and generation: 
Enhanced, ongoing energy metering and monitoring or commissioning
Energy sub-metering within tenant spaces
Energy costs paid by tenants to encourage conservation
Space heating and cooling: 
Gas furnace at least 90% efficient
User-controlled thermostats (multifamily building)
Appliances and equipment: 
Refrigerator meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Dishwasher meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Clothes washer meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Ceiling fans
Lighting: 
Energy efficient lighting fixtures
Energy efficient bulbs
Skylights or other daylighting features
Exterior light pollution reduction

Water

Indoor water use: 
Low-flow toilets
Aerators on sinks or shower heads
Waterless urinals
Surface water management: 
Permeable surface materials
Bioswale(s)
Water heating: 
High efficiency water heater
Onsite renewable energy for hot water heating (i.e. solar)

Other Green Features

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Renewable power offered to residents for purchase through Green Mountain Energy, extremely low energy costs. Every apt gets 2 bottles and unlimited eco surface/glass cleaner. Building manager gets ongoing professional education. E-newsletter for tenants points out green features. All water diverted to an ephemeral stream bed leading to Tryon Creek. Tenant water use individually metered to encourage conservation.

Information for Tenants:

Property type: 
Multifamily
Occupancy restrictions: 
Income limits apply to all units
Property features: 
Onsite parking - indoor
Onsite bike parking - outdoor
Onsite bike parking - indoor
Internet access (available through city or property)
Common area/lounge
Easy access to public transport
Easy access to highways
Wheelchair access
Unit features (applies to all or some units): 
Carpet
Private balcony, deck, patio or porch
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Microwave
Laundry machines in unit/home