A wind turbine mounted on the roof generates enough energy for the shared facilities, including communal lighting and elevators. Rainwater is collected from the roof and balconies to supply water for toilets and washing machines. The development also includes a free on-site gym, a deli, a community car club, bike storage, and plots of growing space nearby for residents to grow their own fruits and veggies.
Greenhouse is racking up the awards since it opened in the spring of 2010. The former Manager of Shaftsbury House has said “It is fitting that Shaftsbury House offered flagship accommodation when it opened in 1939 and that 70 years on Citu’s redevelopment into Greenhouse will once again see it as a flagship development”.
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I would appreciate hearing more about the wind turbine and its connection to the “shared lighting” – how does that work exactly? Does this mean that none of the residents have light bills, or does “shared” just refer to the common space lighting? Otherwise, the space looks amazing – what a fabulous inspiration for those of us in the U.S. interested in rehabilitation of existing buildings.
[...] a ground floor parking garage, a bike garage, and a maintenance station topped with four stories of apartments and a roof deck. Thanks to a double-H layout, each apartment at The Modules has access to views and [...]
its such a great design, allowing residents to monitor their energy and water usage
go green, hope this trend continues
More envy — especially that bike room!