Buildings

Features

Building Features

Every NaturalLofts™ building is designed as a high-performance green building from the ground up — engineered for energy efficiency, resident health, and long-term durability. We’re pursuing LEED certification on every project, and the feature set below reflects the systems and design choices that make that achievable.

Each building integrates sustainability across the full LEED framework: site selection and transit access, water efficiency, energy performance, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in design.

Because of code variance, site conditions, and cost-performance optimization, not all features are present in every NaturalLofts™ project.

ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE

• Super-insulated building envelope
• Heat recovery ventilation (HRV)
• Geothermal heating and cooling
• Hydronic radiant floor heating
• Air-source heat pumps
• Solar PV array (rooftop)
• Solar shading and passive cooling design
• Energy Star rated appliances throughout
• Smart meters, sensors, and building automation
• LED lighting with motion and daylight sensors
• Solar landscape lighting

WATER EFFICIENCY

• Low-flow plumbing fixtures throughout
• Greywater reuse systems
• Rainwater harvesting for landscape and laundry
• Drought-tolerant native plant landscaping
• Bioswales for stormwater management
• Pervious hardscape

SUSTAINABLE SITES & TRANSPORTATION

• Walk Score above 90 on all projects
• Direct access to 20+ transit routes
• EV charging stations
• Shared EV, e-scooter, and bicycle fleet
• Secure indoor bicycle storage and repair station
• Native landscape integration

MATERIALS & RESOURCES

• Sustainably sourced raw materials
• Panelized construction reducing material waste by up to 80%
• Single-stream recycling infrastructure
• Green roof system
• Locally sourced materials where feasible

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

• Continuous fresh air circulation
• Natural ventilation and passive cooling
• Whole-building air filtration
• Point-of-use water filtration
• Low-VOC and non-toxic materials throughout
• Over 80% natural daylight access in living spaces
• Indoor plants integrated into common areas

SMART BUILDING SYSTEMS

• Fiber optic infrastructure
• Building-wide Wi-Fi
• 24-hour security and surveillance
• Tenant mobile app for building services
• Plug-and-play smart home integration
• Real-time energy and water usage feedback

Performance Targets

Each NaturalLofts™ building is designed to meet the following performance benchmarks, based on industry research from McKinsey & Company, the Modular Building Institute, and the U.S. Green Building Council.

Up to 50% faster construction timeline vs. conventional multifamily
Up to 80% reduction in construction waste
Up to 20% lower total project cost
25% reduction in operational energy use vs. code-baseline buildings
Targeting LEED certification on every project

Performance targets reflect industry benchmarks and design intent. Actual results vary by site, scale, and final design specifications.

Let’s Take a Closer Look at Model N-108 NaturalLofts™

Indoor Conveniences

Outdoor Conveniences