Green Design

In 2008, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded The Octagon LEED-Silver Certification for excellence in sustainable design and environmentally conscious construction.

[+] Enlarge The Octagon’s system of solar panels is the largest of any New York City residential building.
[+] Enlarge 100% of the wood floor and stair treads in the Octagon's historic rotunda were salvaged from other buildings.
[+] Enlarge Kitchen cabinets are made of wheat hulls, a rapidly renewable material.
[+] Enlarge A 400kW fuel cell provides green power and heat to the entire building.
[+] Enlarge The U.S. Green Building Council awarded The Octagon LEED-Silver Certification for excellence in sustainability.
[+] Enlarge An extensive ventilation system coupled with expansive windows and natural light makes for cleaner, fresher air at The Octagon.
[+] Enlarge Water from the pool is used to discharge heat and cool the building in the summer.
[+] Enlarge The Octagon received a Green Apple award from the EPA and the New York City DEP for leadership in applying sustainable design principles to residential development.
[+] Enlarge Over 40% of the materials used in the construction of The Octagon are from recycled sources, including the structural steel, acoustical tiles, and insulation.
[+] Enlarge The two-acre ecological park, five miles of bike paths, and waterfront promenades accommodate residents’ eco-friendly, recreational lifestyle.

Developer Becker + Becker Associates conceived The Octagon to be an eco-friendly building from the start. The Octagon is 35% more energy efficient than New York State building code standards and consumes far less energy than a traditional apartment building. With monthly energy bills cut nearly in half, more green stays in your pocket.

Green Features

Over 50% of the construction materials were manufactured within 500 miles of the site, minimizing energy expended in transport; most construction waste was recycled.
400KW fuel cell provides green power and heat.
The Octagon and its sister building, 360 State in New Haven, CT are the first and only apartment buildings in the world to be powered and heated by a fuel cell.
Free of materials containing formaldehyde or volatile organic compounds
Regular testing of indoor air ensures strict quality standards
Manhattan’s largest array of photovoltaic panels
Energy Star appliances and lighting
Eco-friendly lifestyle and recreational atmosphere:
- Five miles of bike paths, walking paths, and waterfront promenades
- 2-acre ecological park with indigenous plants
- Underground parking keeps green space to a maximum