12 Innovative Post-Sandy Projects Built to Withstand Future Storms
The location of this 60-unit townhouse complex from JDS Development Group is a departure for by CetraRuddy, an architecture firm specializing in high-end high-rise buildings such as TriBeCa’s celebrity-magnet 443 Greenwich. But the firm was interested in tackling how to respond to the area, which was within the flood zone deeply affected by Sandy.
The design aims to protect against storms and flooding while allowing residents to rebound from extreme events in the future, explained the firm’s co-founder John Cetra.
The living spaces and electrical closets of the two-family townhomes are all above the base flood elevation, while ground floors are designated for storage, garage and unfinished areas.
The homes, which began leasing this summer, have flood vents — permanent openings that allow water to pass into or out of a building’s exterior foundation walls. Other sustainable features include permeable pavers to reduce runoff and storm planters to capture rainwater and filter it before releasing it back into the soil.
By Amy Zimmer
October 2, 2017
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