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Tour an Affordable Green Apartment Building

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Bob visits the South Bronx, NY, where Habitat for Humanity has partnered with private developer Les Bluestone to create a green oasis for low-income families. What makes this 50-unit building green? Its focus on energy-efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainability. Highlights of the tour include a look at the mechanical room, the apartments themselves, and the green roof.

 
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