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Fordham Bedford Housing CorporationFordham Bedford Housing Corporation
Our HistoryOur History
• Formed to assist tenants in efforts to save their buildings and conduct renovations
• Established in 1980
• Now owns and manages more than 100 apartment buildings that are home to 3000 Bronx familiesbuildings that are home to 3000 Bronx families.
• Works to improve other neighborhood conditions
Sustainable Development / Smart Development(C it C ti C t)
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(Community, Conservation, Cost)
Extras
FinishesFixtures
Acquisition/ HVAC/BoilerLand Envelope Systems
Acquisition/ Preservation
Bldg Orientation
Conservation
Elevator
S l(Assessing performance patterns)
Energy Efficiency
Solar Thermal
Rainwater
Weatherization
Wall Construction
FUNDAMENTAL
Impact: Energy Efficiency
FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Wall Construction Construction Supervision
Insulation/Windows Systems
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SYSTEM INVESTMENTS
Impact: Energy/Water Efficiency
SYSTEM INVESTMENTS
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Sustainable Development / Smart Development(Community Conservation Cost)
Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation
(Community, Conservation, Cost)
Extras
I d EFinishesFixtures
Increased Energy Efficiency
Energy Star Appliances
Improved Air Quality
Low-VOC Products
Land Envelope Systems
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Low-flow Fixtures
Motion Sensors
Products
Minimal Off-Gasing Materials
Renewable Resources
Impact: Energy/Water Efficiency2nd TIER INVESTMENTS
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DECATUR GREEN: PERFORMANCE TARGETS
ENERGY WATER AIR QUALITY MATERIALS
DECATUR GREEN: Conservation TacticsDECATUR GREEN: Conservation Tactics
The Building’s exterior wall construction, low-emitting windows, and entrances have been carefully built, installed, inspected, and tested to minimize heat gain, heat loss, and/or air infiltration within the building and apartment unitENERGY apartment unit
The Building comes equipped with an extremely efficient Boiler System
Building is equipped with a high-efficiency elevator
Building/Apartments are equipped with high-efficiencyBuilding/Apartments are equipped with high efficiency lights
Building is equipped with Energy Star labeled appliances and La ndr Eq ipmentappliances and Laundry Equipment
DECATUR GREEN: Maximizing Performance
TENANT PARTNERSHIP
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TENANT PARTNERSHIP
DECATUR GREEN: Conservation TacticsDECATUR GREEN: Conservation Tactics
The building has implemented a 3000-gallon rainwater system that will filter and use collected (free) water to flush your toilets
Factoid: If the rainwater tank is filled twice in one month, it will eliminate the need for city water for this service
WATERApartments come equipped with water delivery fixtures that help to conserve the overall amount of water used within building apartment
DECATUR GREEN: Conservation TacticsDECATUR GREEN: Conservation Tactics
Building/apartment incorporates healthy paint, sealants caulks and adhesives that contain lowsealants, caulks, and adhesives that contain low amounts of Volatile Organic Compounds [VOC]. These product selections were chosen to provide premium air quality conditions for your family and
AIR QUALITY neighbors
Trash chutes are located on each floor. Please dispose of your trash and debris into thesedispose of your trash and debris into these receptacles to prevent unwanted scents to build up within the building and or within your apartment.
Recycling stations are located in the basement
DECATUR GREEN: Maximizing Performance
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TENANT PARTNERSHIP
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DECATUR GREEN: Conservation TacticsDECATUR GREEN: Conservation Tactics
The building has installed bamboo flooring , an extremely renewable materialy
The building incorporated quarried and/or recycled materials
MATERIALS
H l f l HiCLEANING PRODUCTS
Helpful Hints
Avoid products that have high percentages of the following ingredients:p g g g
PHOSPHATES (Laundry Detergents)
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Sodium Hydroxide – decomposing agent (i.e drain cleaner, mildew cleaner)Sodium Hydroxide decomposing agent (i.e drain cleaner, mildew cleaner)Sodium Hypochlorite – disinfectant / stain remover (household cleaners)Alkalides – helps clean w/o excessive rubbing (hazardous LOW pH numbers)Ammonia – household cleaners (i.e glass cleaners)F ld h d i di t i h h ld l ( th tt k )Formaldehyde – ingredient in many household cleaners (asthma attacks)
Light Bulb Exchange ProgramLight Bulb Exchange Program