Go Green


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Life at The Ellipse is all about sustainable luxury—living well and feeling good about it. From construction that maximizes the use of regional and recycled-content materials, to interiors featuring low-emissions finishes, to bike storage, public transit access and watershed-friendly landscaping, The Ellipse is built from the ground up with the attitude that the good life today goes hand-in-hand with stewardship for the future.




Sustainable Site:



  • Construction activity pollution prevention

  • Walk to shopping, entertainment and recreation

  • Great public transportation access

  • Bicycle storage

  • Light pollution reduction strategy

  • Water-efficient landscaping


Materials & Resources:



  • Construction waste management plan

  • Use of regional materials where possible

  • Use of materials with recycled content where possible


Indoor Environmental Quality



  • Indoor air quality management plan

  • Low-emitting materials

    • Adhesives & sealants

    • Paints & coatings

    • Carpet systems

  • Enhanced daylighting

  • Smoke-free building

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