1. Blending green and gray.
- Author
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Carl, Justin, Smith, Vic, and Brodsky, Harvey
- Subjects
SUSTAINABLE design ,GARAGE design & construction - Abstract
The article reports on the initiative of the New York City Department of Sanitation to incorporate environmentally sustainable design elements into its Manhattan 125 Maintenance Garage. The facility is where DSNY vehicles and equipment are parked, maintained, washed, and refueled. The goal of DSNY is to attain Leadership on Energy and Environment Design Silver status. A rainwater and steam condensate harvesting system will be installed to provide the garage with nonpotable water.
- Published
- 2011