The Icehouse
The Icehouse consists of 35 “green” condominiums and storefront commercial space located in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. The condos range in size from 530 to 1730 square feet and feature 9-foot ceilings throughout, and a 32-space indoor parking garage. The property has earned Energy Star along with LEED Gold and Platinum Certification through the incorporation of sustainable products, salvaged/reused building components, and environmentally friendly design practices.
Building amenities include a fitness center equipped with a steam room, sauna, massage room, a 50-foot indoor lap pool, and a 4,000 square foot landscaped terrace.
500 Walnut features a state-of-the-art, fully automated parking system that uses a wireless induction charging system for electric vehicles. This system is the first of its kind in a residential building in the US. It houses 86 cars and operates via a fob system, delivering the tenants’ car to them within 90 seconds.
MEP/FP Special Features
Integration of “green” initiatives with MEP systems, such as “green roof,” rainwater recycling system, high-efficiency HVAC systems, tankless hot water heaters, and solar power systems