Strata Wynwood Marks a New Standard for Living, Working in Miami



By Mike Bonts, Green Trends

MIAMI – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the state’s leading certifier of green commercial and residential construction, land developments and local green governments, has certified Strata Wynwood at 21 NE 22nd St. in Miami “Florida Green” at the high-rise “Gold-Level.”

Layered in its design, amenities, and experiences, the 612,192 square-foot Strata Wynwood achieved 183 points out of a required 100 points, earning it the coveted Florida Green Building “Gold-Level” certification.

“This achievement demonstrates the team’s commitment to better design and construction practices that reduce the negative environmental impacts of the building, improve occupant health and well-being, and reduce operating costs for the owner,” noted FGBC President Kyle Abney.

The FGBC Green Team included Jonathan Burgess, Spinnaker Group, as the Designated Green Professional. Strata was designed by Canada-based architecture firm Stantec.

The owner and developer are the Rockpoint Group, LLC. Rockpoint is a real estate private equity firm headquartered in Boston with additional domestic offices in San Francisco and Dallas.

Unlike other green certifications, the FGBC “Florida Green” Certification Program tailors’ carbon-reducing, green building standards to the Florida climate, allowing developers to meet green building standards while simultaneously constructing sustainable properties best suited for Florida’s ecosystem.

A 12-story mixed use project with multifamily, office and retail, Strata boasts of 257 luxury apartment residences ranging from studio to three-bedrooms, along with a curated suite of resort-style amenities and on-site parking,

A true mixed-use project, Strata features over 19,000 square-feet of ground floor retail space ranging from 800 to over 11,000 square-feet and over 61,000 SF of 'Class A' office space.

“Sustainable and highly efficient construction is a trademark of FGBC green certified buildings,” added FGBC Executive Director C.J. Davila.  “FGBC standards results in energy savings relative to traditionally constructed buildings.”

Those green elements include, including 100 percent high reflectance roofs, materials made of recycled content, locally harvested or manufactured materials, and the use of Low VOC materials.

Additional sustainable elements at Strata Wynwood include:

·       Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and on-site bicycle storage.

·       Energy Star appliances.

·       LED and motion sensor lighting throughout common areas.

·       On-site recycling program.

·       High efficiency, low flow plumbing fixtures.

·       Exceptional light and air with 75 percent of indoor spaces offering exterior views.

Located near downtown Miami, Midtown, and Edgewater, FGBC green certified Strata Wynwood marks a new standard for living, working, and indulging in Miami’s colorful and ever-evolving Arts District.

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