You recycle religiously, drive a hybrid and haven’t used a plastic bag since Al Gore won the Nobel Prize, but you still can’t help but feel guilty at the toll apartment living is taking on your carbon footprint. Tree hugging apartment dwellers delight! The Alta Design District’s “green units” allow you to get your green on without compromising your renter status, budget or style. Check out the pictures below to get a sneak peek inside the apartment and learn the eco-friendly features it offers.

1. Post-Consumer Tile Backsplash

The Alta Design District’s green apartments are finished out differently from their other units. The tile back splash is made from post-consumer glass. And until today I had no idea what that meant. The best description I could find was on an Oregon Metro government page:

Post-consumer material is an end product that has completed its life cycle as a consumer item and would otherwise have been disposed of as a solid waste. Post-consumer materials include recyclables collected in commercial and residential recycling programs, such as office paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastics and metals.

So basically, it’s a fancy way of saying “recycled”. The glass tile is a pretty onyx color and is very striking against the light counter tops.

2. Bamboo Veneer Cabinets

As I  mentioned in my other post about the Alta One Bedroom units, I love that this floorplan offers tons of cabinet space! The green unit cabinets are finished with bamboo veneer. Stylish and eco-friendly: a great combination!

3. Concrete Countertops with Recycled Glass Accents

My favorite green feature is the countertops in the kitchens and bathrooms. They are crafted out of a light colored concrete and speckled with recycled glass accents. The picture doesn’t do them justice. The recycled glass gives off an awesome sparkle effect when the sun shines through the window!

4. Energy Star Appliances

I am also a fan of the energy star appliances. I’d imagine these could save you a bit of cash on your electricity and water bills! The green units come stocked with an energy star dishwasher, fridge, washer and dryer.

5. Woven Bamboo Flooring

The flooring is really unique looking and it is made out of bamboo. Bamboo grows really quickly and helps reduce carbon dioxide in the air, making it a great renewable alternative to cutting down trees for wood floors.

6. Low VOC Wall Paint

Low VOC wall paint is better for the ozone and way healthier than regular paint. Another little green touch that truly makes a difference!

There you have it. Stylish, chic green living in the heart of the Dallas Design District! Head on over to altadesigndistrict.com to check out the floorplans they offer for their green units or stop in to see their green “mini model” today!

Alta Design District
1531 Inspiration Drive
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 954-7210
www.altadesigndistrict.com