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Whatever the final pricetag of a building, green measures don’t need to be expensive, according to green advocates. Katie Swenson, the director of Enterprise’s Rose Fellowship program, which partners early-career architects with community groups, said green buildings may cost more, but that cost can be minimized. “You can do an extraordinary amount for very little cost,” Swenson said.
Like how, for example? “Caulk,” she says. The sealant “can be the difference between a leaky building or a tight building. It’s not sexy, it’s not glamorous...but it can have a big impact.”
The city’s top housing official offered public support for both affordable housing and green housing at the Bronx building's opening. “We need to build buildings like Jacob’s Place,” said Shaun Donovan, commissioner of HPD. “We hope to use this model,” he said, adding, “We look forward to many more in this community.”
