The green building and design movement is beginning to think bigger.  A 13-story green residential condo will soon rise in downtown Asheville, NC.

The 73 North Market Street project intends to achieve LEED certification, and set new standards for green living and the eco-friendly lifestyle.

The upscale green building will feature 10, 2300 square foot, full-floor residences, a below-ground green parking facility, Asheville’s first green roof, solar panels, water collection, low E glass, water-conserving fixtures, natural lighting, automated lighting and shading systems, and high-efficiency appliances.

Building materials are being sourced locally and the building will feature the work of local Asheville artisans. The current design includes plans for the world’s first underground parking facility designed exclusively for Smart vehicles.  Each resident will be provided with a smart fortwo vehicle for getting around Asheville’s burgeoning urban environment.  Future plans include charging electric vehicles via the condo’s rooftop solar array.

The building is being designed by architect Michael Silverman of Asheville-based Siegman Associates, Inc.

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