Green Architecture in Providence

Map of locations

Whatisgreen architecture?

Green architecture is the term for sustainable building both in the designing and creation processes. Sustainable building can be classified as how a building is built or an evaluation of the functions inside. The buildings and their utilities leave a significantly less amount of impact on the environment.

Why is it important?

Green Architecture is important to us, as we are going to be the ones living on this earth for the next several years. We want to be mindful of both our and the rest of the world’s environmental impact. Green buildings can help lower emissions and recycle buildings that dont need to be destroyed. In this booklet you will learn all about how green building is incorporated throughout Providence and all the features that make a difference.

Truth Box

The Box Office, 460 Harris Avenue, Providence RI- The Box Office is a Truth Box made building, built in 2010. It has 12 offices and studio spaces made from recycled shipping containers from the former Harris Lumber Site. The Box Office has many unique features, such as high efficiency air source, heat pumps, and energy recovery ventilators that conserve energy while providing fresh air to all of the units. It is well insulated as well as soundproofed with cleverly placed windows to maximize sunlight.

Urban Greens Co-Op Market, 93

Cranston Street-

Urban Greens is a market that strives to create an inclusive and healthy space for its customers and the community around it. They heavily encourage customers to compost. The Urban Greens building was built in 2019 The store has also banned plastic bags.

The Upton Residencies, 95 Cranston Street - The Upton residents were built in 2019 and they are located right around the corner from the Urban Greens Grocery Store. This building contains 30 apartments with both 1 and 2 bedroom rooms. The building has energy recovery ventilators, and solar panels for an energy efficient exterior and a high indoor air quality.

118 Bowdoin Street- The Bowdoin Street houses are multi-family residences built in 2022. There are 8 units in total, 6 are two story row houses and there are 2 one bedroom apartments. The units are fully electric and were built with postion to the sun in mind for future solar panel use. The units are also completely net zero ready too!

Parcel 6, 125 Wickenden Street- Parcel 6, finished in 2023, is anchored by Trader Joe’s. Parcel 6 features 61 residential units of mixed income. 50% of the units are listed much lower than market price so they are more affordable. Parcel 6 has a shared garage with 162 parking spaces for both the Trader Joe’s and residential spaces.

101 Hillside, Providence RI- 101 Hillside is a brand new 22 unit apartment building in the East Side of Providence. The building itself has features like insulated for energy efficiency and amazing indoor air quality.

Roger Williams Park Gateway Center, 1197 Broad Street, Providence RI-

The grand opening for the Roger Williams Gateway center was held on October 31, 2022. It is now used as meeting space, gardens and even insect holes! Nonprofits helped to build this new addition to the park. The park is lined with native species representing the buildings commitment to the environment. It is also Providence’s first ever net-zero building!

New Urban Arts Building, 705 Westminster Street, Providence RI

New Urban Arts is an award winning after school art program. Truth Box stepped in, in 2016 to renovate the basement and connect it to the upper building for the growing demand. With this new renovation, it came with a music studio, more room for sewing and digital arts. and a community space for groups or teaching.

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North Main Street, Providence RI-

Built in 2014, this building is used as an experiment for bringing residential to a commercial area. It is fully leased and was built as urban infill. Luckily this experiment was well received by the local community.

64 Battey Street, Providence RI-

Built in 2013 this house was awarded an RI Monthly Design Award. Using sustainable products like bamboo flooring this house achieves a sleek modern look while blending in nicely to the houses around it.

66 Battey Street, Providence RI

The other half to 64 Battey Street, this multi family home is made with sustainable products. 66 Battey street is great for the environment while looking incredibly cool! It is built in a sleek style and is located near many yummy restaurants.

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The Industrious Spirits Company, 1 Sims Avenue, Providence RI

The Industrious Spirits company sells sustainably sourced spirits. The company likes to reach out to smaller local farms and sometimes reaches out to larger companies. Industrious Spirits values great flavor, creativity, and fun!

Cityside is a class that all eighth graders attend at the Wheeler School. We start by learning about certain issues around Providence, and going on field trips to different organizations in the city. Then, we choose which issues we are passionate about targeting, and get sorted into groups of 3-5 students. The rest of the year is dedicated to working on our Cityside projects, which aim to address the issues that we are interested in.

Kelly Worden, Truth Box, Roger WIlliams Center,

Peter Gill Case, Bob Martin,

Joe Baer, Judith Poirier, Cassidy Wardwell, The

Wheeler School, Allegra Printing, Cityside @ The Wheeler School