# Eco-Friendly New York Apartments The 'Perch' Rental Building Will Meet Passive House Standards By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rental-building References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/perch-harlem/41597/) & [perchliving](http://perchliving.com/) Located in Hamilton Heights in Harlem, the 'Perch' rental building is set to be the city's first rental building that will be designed with [Passive House standards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-passiv) from the get go for enhanced energy savings. Purported to use 80-90% less energy than other similar dwelling designs, the 'Perch' building will contain units designed by Me and General Design that highlight [reclaimed wood flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up) and more. Despite a rise in the number of consumers entering the housing market, the demand for rental units is showing little sign of slowing down. As such, [sustainable rental buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-canopy) as seen with the 'Perch' in Harlem are helping to rebrand what's possible. The 40,000-square-foot building will hold a total of 34 units with all of them being one or two bedrooms in size. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Passive House Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create energy-efficient buildings that use 80-90% less energy than traditional designs. - **Sustainable Rental Buildings:** Opportunity for real estate developers to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly rental units, setting a new standard in the industry. - **Reclaimed Materials:** Opportunity for suppliers and manufacturers to provide reclaimed wood flooring and other sustainable materials for construction and design purposes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate passive house design principles in their projects, offering energy-efficient and sustainable solutions to clients. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for real estate developers to capitalize on the demand for sustainable rental buildings and provide eco-friendly housing options to tenants. - **Building Materials:** Opportunity for suppliers and manufacturers of reclaimed materials to cater to the growing demand for sustainable construction and design practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climatic Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house.md) - [Large Passive House Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmony-commons.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Open-Air Kenyan Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-house-1.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Compact Net-Zero Australian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-passiv.md) - [Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palette-architecture.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fremont-house.md)