Bamboo flooring, corn silk carpeting and additional amenities reflect Tinkelman Architecture’s mission to create comfortable spaces for sophisticated living while remaining environmentally conscious. In every residential unit, Tinkelman Architecture used low VOC (volatile organic compounds) materials, which preserve higher air quality by decreasing the amounts of chemicals emitted as gases.

The attractive bamboo flooring is Certified GREENGUARD Gold, meeting strict standards for VOCs and for enhancing the environment. Even with its warm look, bamboo is actually not wood, but a hardened grass whose boards are more durable than those made from many types of trees. When harvested, bamboo grows back rapidly and does not require replanting as trees do.

Other VOC products include the corn silk carpeting, a natural, durable, stain-resistant and beautiful choice for comfortable flooring. Latex paint and vinyl composition tile also emit only low levels of VOCs, and the tile and grout are inert materials that do not break down.

These environmentally responsible construction complements the sustainable nature of the entire Van Wagner Place neighborhood, where homes, businesses and places for relaxing, close to shops and restaurants, blend beautifully into one highly desirable haven.