S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y RMS Companies, the developer of The Moderne, consistently finds ways to give back to the communities we serve. Sustainability at RMS means committing to social responsibilities, sourcing local, building a diverse culture, supporting local businesses, not for profits, arts and cultural organizations and creating healthier environments that enhance our communities. We encourage our residents to lead by example, practice sustainability and to share an environmental awareness with one another.
1 5 S H A D E S O F G R E E N AT T H E M O D E R N E 1.
ENERGY EFFICIENT GLASS WINDOWS let us
9. FURNISHINGS AND FABRICS were carefully
contribute to global energy-efficiency and
selected to include the GREENGUARD
reduce our energy costs.
Indoor Air Quality Certification which assures that products designed for indoor
2. HIGH-EFFICIENCY PLUMBING FIXTURES help
spaces meet strict chemical emission limits.
us reduce our water and energy usage. 10. VINYL TILE GYM FLOORING is certified 3. BAMBOO FLOORS are made from a fast
under the FloorScore seal of approval
growing renewable "timber." Bamboo is a
which means healthier, cleaner indoor
grass, it’s natural, anti-bacterial and
air quality.
water-resistant. 11. IPE WOOD used to construct The 4. HIGH EFFICIENCY GAS FURNACES use less
Heights, our rooftop lounge, is
energy than conventional systems and help
cultivated and harvested through
reduce pollution associated with energy use.
sustainable forestry practice.
5. RECYCLED CARPET TILES are used throughout
12. TEAK FURNITURE found on The Heights
our common areas and contain 64-75% total
are FSC Certified, a system that tracks
recycled content, which reduces the use of
timber, pulp and other forest products to
virgin resources.
ensure they have been harvested according to strict guidelines.
6. WALL COVERINGS are free of formaldehyde,
phthalates, heavy metals and other volatile
13. OUR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES to the
compounds commonly found in most PVC
environment incorporate diversity,
based products.
inclusion and collaboration with our fellow neighbors to help create a
7. MILLWORK AND VENEERS are entirely FSC
healthier community.
certified which guarantees not only that the materials come from well managed forests, but
14. OUR COMMITMENT TO AN ECO-FRIENDLY
also that each step of their production is
COMMUNITY promotes recycling, reuse and
monitored and traceable.
resourcing responsibly.
8. ENVIROGLAS COUNTERTOPS are made
from recycled glass bottle chips and mirrors.
15. OUR PLEDGE TO GOING GREEN is to source
local and support local business.