A new 3-story, 101-suite assisted living and memory care community, Chelsea at Greenburgh, in Greenburgh, N.Y., was constructed on an abandoned retail site and opened to residents in December 2020.
The 90,651-square-foot housing community was designed with sustainable features and is awaiting LEED certification.
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Building with Recycled Content
Capitol Seniors Housing purchased the Chelsea at Greenburgh site from the town of Greenburgh in 2017, according to Multi-Housing News. The property is landscaped with native plants, which can survive on low water, and the housing features faucets and fixtures that will reduce water use by 20%.
The project used materials with a significant amount of recycled content, such as steel, metal studs and drywall. Use of LED lighting, controls and efficient heating and air systems will also contribute energy savings.
“We were all highly motivated to reclaim the property and create something special, both inside and outside,” said Joe McElwee, principal of development at Capitol Seniors Housing.
Every piece of CFS contains recycled steel and is 100 percent recyclable at the end of its long service life.
Steel Provides Energy-Savings
Cold-formed steel (CFS) framing has a proven track record of providing energy-saving and sustainability benefits for buildings of all shapes and sizes. CFS framing can also be the primary structural element in mid-rise construction and meet the exterior continuous insulation requirements set by IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 189.1, IgCC and LEED.
Learn 5 CFS structural framing details that you can use in your next mid-rise project to comply with the energy codes.