New Haven, CT – Becker+Becker, a Fairfield-based design and development firm, today announced that residential leasing has begun at 360 State Street, a new 32-story mixed-use tower located in the heart of downtown New Haven.  The building has been garnering attention and winning praise as a model for sustainable, environmentally-friendly design.

“With 360 State Street, we have transformed a long-vacant site into the greenest new structure in the state,” said Bruce Becker, president of Becker+Becker. “From our use of recycled stone for countertops, to thermostats that know when you’re home, to a pool heated with a fuel cell and elevators that recapture their own energy, the building is designed with half the carbon footprint of a conventional apartment building. And the energy savings will be passed onto our tenants through lower utility bills.”  

360 State Street is the state’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum residential project. This “green building” rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (US GBC), sets standards for the environmentally sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings and neighborhoods. In a letter certifying 360 State Street’s designation, S. Richard Fedrizzi, who heads the US GBC, noted that Becker+Becker’s work on the project had earned it “a place among the finest developments incorporating the principles of smart growth, urbanism, and green design.”

360 State Street comprises 500 apartments atop 22,000 square feet of retail and a four-level public parking structure.  Located directly across from the State Street Metro North train station, a half-mile from the Union Station Metro North station — and with a Zipcar sharing program in the parking garage — it is a transit-oriented residential development designed for those eager to have cars handy but minimize their use.  New Haven Green is one block to the west, and Yale University, Yale New Haven Hospital and other downtown employers are within easy walking distance — as are hundreds of restaurants, shops, galleries, museums and clubs. 

The 500 luxury apartments at 360 State are a mix of studio, one and two-bedrooms, and three-bedroom penthouses. All feature open floor plans, Energy Star® appliances, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample closet space and a full-sized washer and dryer. Oversized windows maximize views over the city and Long Island Sound. The residence contains more than 36,000 square feet of community amenities, including 24/7 front desk and concierge services, resident lounge and game room with billiards, spacious fitness center including private yoga studio, business center with Apple® computers and meeting rooms, expansive rooftop garden and lawn, heated outdoor pool and sundeck, and Wi-Fi access in all common areas.

Potential residents concerned about the energy and environmental costs of such luxury need not worry: 360 State Street will be the most eco-friendly mixed-use development in Connecticut.

Key green design features include: a half-acre, irrigated green roof; bike storage; electric car charging stations and Zipcar fleet car-sharing program; recovery of waste heat; high-efficiency lighting and occupancy sensors; on-site 400-kilowatt fuel cell to provide clean renewable power, the first of its kind in the country; elevators that recapture their own energy; low flow water fixtures; low-VOC paint; carpet made from recycled fibers; high-performance insulated windows; and a recycling room on each floor.

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