Robertson Industries TotTurf (recycled tire play lot surface), recycled paper gypsum board, recycled-content Diamond Bond Carpet pad, recycled-content carpet in units, Lonseal sheet vinyl in bathrooms (containing 40% recycled materials), recycled-content sheet vinyl in corridors (30% recycled content), recycled-content MDF trim, wheat board cabinet doors and drawers and high fly-ash content concrete.

Urea-formaldehyde free cabinets, and low- and no-VOC paints and sealants were used as well as natural linoleum flooring in select unit interiors.

As part of a transit-oriented design strategy, parking was decreased by 70% (30 spaces for 98 units). City CarShare - a service where residents and community members can rent fuel-efficient vehicles as needed - has access to 4 parking spaces.

Green Features Click here to see the AIA Affordable Green Guidelines	Folsom Dore Apartments
Use of Brownfield		.58 acre infill brownfield site required environmental remediation. There was an existing warehouse and a surface parking lot on the site.
Access to Public Transportation		The project is located within one block of multiple major bus transit lines and within 3 blocks of a regional subway system.
Compact Development		The project density it 196 units per acre.
Passive Heating and/or Cooling		Through operable windows and passive exterior ducts, natural ventilation is provided to all units, eliminating the need for air conditioning in the apartments.
Daylighting		All units have windows placed for deep daylight penetration. Studios have double high spaces with high windows and skylights.
Superinsulation		Exterior walls are R-21, Roof trusses are insulated to R-38
High Performance WIndows		High-performance thermally-broken commercial grade aluminum windows.
Energy Efficiency Heating and Cooling		Folsom Dore’s heat and hot water is provided by a highly efficient hydronic system. All cooling is provided by passive ventilation.
Energy Star Appliances/Lighting		All units are equipped with Energy Star Appliances.
Renewable Energy		The project’s pitched roofs are oriented and sloped to maximize solar exposure for the 13 KW photovoltaic system that provides energy for common space lighting.
Water Efficient Landscaping		The rear courtyard features a combination of limited at-grade plantings and water-efficient plantings in pots with a bubbler irrigation system.
Water Saving Appliances		Per California standards, the project uses low flow showerhead and toilets.
Local Materials		Over 40 materials were local, including: TotTurf by Robertson Industries, wood roof trusses, metal studs, gypsum wallboard, wood doors, cast-in-place concrete mix, Arcadia Glazed Systems/ Entrance doors and rebar.
Recycled Content Materials		Robertson Industries TotTurf (recycled tire play lot surface), recycled paper gypsum board, recycled-content Diamond Bond Carpet pad, recycled-content carpet in units, Lonseal sheet vinyl in bathrooms (containing 40% recycled materials), recycled-content sheet vinyl in corridors (30% recycled content), recycled-content MDF trim, wheat board cabinet doors and drawers and high fly-ash content concrete.
Low VOC Materials		Urea-formaldehyde free cabinets, and low- and no-VOC paints and sealants were used as well as natural linoleum flooring in select unit interiors.
Other Innovations		As part of a transit-oriented design strategy, parking was decreased by 70% (30 spaces for 98 units). City CarShare - a service where residents and community members can rent fuel-efficient vehicles as needed - has access to 4 parking spaces.