Sustainable and Universal Design

The construction of The Wilmore is rooted in a modern vision of a mixed-use project guided by long-term sustainability. In addition, more than 90 Universal Design Attributes contribute to making the building more comfortable for people with disabilities.

Sustainable Attributes

• Photovoltaic central hot water heating system
• High efficiency heating and cooling systems
• High efficiency appliances
• Landscaping requires no irrigation
• Recycling and trash chutes/compactors
• Silver LEED Certified
• Increased insulation
• Efficiencies will reduce overall electric and water use and costs.
• Rooftop landscaping
• All storm water is infiltrated onsite
• Recycling and trash chutes on each level

Universal Design Attributes

• Keyless entry system and security system
• Lever handle hardware on all doors
• Open floor plans with accessible bamboo flooring and tight weave carpet
• Single lever lavatory faucet in bathroom and kitchen
• General, indirect and task-specific lighting
• Light switches at entrance of every room mounted 40 inches above the floor
• Main viewing sills are no higher than 26 inches from the floor
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with visual and audible alarms