Sheldrake spent $30 million, or about $120 per square foot, on green initiatives. The water conservation and treatment elements were a large portion of the expense, says Sheldrake partner Chris Daly.
In addition to Riverhouse, One Rockefeller Park, there are many other examples of multifamily buildings that boast water management and conservation design and technology. MFE profiled three unique and innovative projects that have taken their water-saving measures beyond the typical low-flow faucets to focus on exterior water conversation.
Jennifer Popovec is a freelance journalist living in Fort Worth, Texas.