View Smart Glass is incorporated into every single windowpane at Bower. Designed to tint automatically in response to ambient light levels throughout the day, the smart glass allows natural light in while keeping unwanted heat and glare out– allowing you to enjoy all day views, while improving energy efficiency and promoting health and wellness. With View Smart Glass, residents can tint the glass to their personal preference via a mobile app, orlet the system adjust automatically.
In order to cultivate an experience that is nurturing to human and environmental well-being, the highest standards for health, wellness and sustainability were considered from the earliest days of design. Bower has officially been recognized as a 2021 Fitwel Best in Building Health® Award Winner! This award identifies communities who lead the industry in health and wellness standards evaluating the design and operations of a building. We are honored to receive this distinction with the highest overall score to continue supporting the health of our residents and community. Bower also received the 2021 Massachusetts Achievement Award for most sustainable building in Boston.
Designed to use 21% less energy than a typical building, Bower has earned a LEED Gold Certification using the USGBC’s LEED v4—the most stringent version of LEED to date.
Leading in sustainable innovation, Bower was named the most sustainable building in Boston and was awarded the 2021 Massachusetts Achievement Award.
Designed for healthy living, Bower has earned a Fitwel Viral Response certification based on our high indoor air quality rating, enhanced air filtration system, thorough cleaning practices, and health programming offering on-demand fitness classes.