CERTIFIED HIGH-PERFORMANCE
HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING
Most condominiums are designed and built to maximize profit, prioritizing surface-level luxury over long-term building performance. But what’s beneath the surface?
The Bridge takes a fundamentally different approach — combining exceptional custom finishes with advanced engineering focused on health, durability, and year-round comfort. Homes of this caliber require careful planning and expert craftsmanship, and the difference is evident in how the home operates.
Below are just some of the features under the finishes that will make The Bridge a truly exceptional living experience.
RADIANT FLOOR HEATING & COOLING
Not all high-performance homes include radiant floor heating — but those that do offer next-level comfort and indoor air quality. Radiant floor systems silently maintain steady, ideal temperatures without the downsides of forced air.
Because our bodies naturally sense warmth and cool primarily as radiant energy from the objects around us, this type of room conditioning feels more comfortable and operates silently. By eliminating ductwork associated with heating and cooling, we also avoid the allergens and drafts associated with traditional ducting systems.
EXCEPTIONAL AIR QUALITY
The Bridge sets the standard for indoor air quality and comfort. Exceptional airtightness and insulation levels create a quiet and comfortable interior.
Buildings need active ventilation to be healthy to live and work in. The Bridge features a Swiss-made ventilation system — the world’s best equipment — that runs continuously and almost silently, delivering a constant supply of fresh, filtered air. The system can actively monitor indoor air quality and adjust ventilation rates automatically to efficiently maintain optimal air quality.
Triple-filtered air removes pollen, bacteria, smoke particles, and even some viruses—resulting in indoor air that’s cleaner than the air outside. With radiant floors handling nearly all heating and cooling, ductwork is dedicated to delivering purified air that is temperature and humidity-controlled—maximizing both comfort and air quality.
EXCEPTIONAL AIR QUALITY
The Bridge sets the standard for indoor air quality and comfort. Exceptional airtightness and insulation levels create a quiet and comfortable interior.
Buildings need active ventilation to be healthy to live and work in. The Bridge features a Swiss-made ventilation system — the world’s best equipment — that runs continuously and almost silently, delivering a constant supply of fresh, filtered air. The system can actively monitor indoor air quality and adjust ventilation rates automatically to efficiently maintain optimal air quality.
Triple-filtered air removes pollen, bacteria, smoke particles, and even some viruses—resulting in indoor air that’s cleaner than the air outside. With radiant floors handling nearly all heating and cooling, ductwork is dedicated to delivering purified air that is temperature and humidity-controlled—maximizing both comfort and air quality.
GEOTHERMAL HEATING & COOLING
In super-insulated buildings, heat pumps perform at their best — and no energy source is more efficient than geothermal. By tapping into the earth’s stable 52°F temperature, geothermal heat pumps provide highly efficient heating and cooling throughout the year.
The Bridge goes a step further with the addition of a passive geothermal system. Instead of providing energy for a heat pump, this system uses the steady temperature of the ground to pre-condition incoming fresh air, helping to regulate temperature, humidity and reduce the energy needed to heat or cool the home.
WHOLE-HOUSE WATER FILTRATION
The Bridge features a whole-house water filtration system that ensures clean, high-quality water from every tap. This advanced system removes sediment, chlorine, heavy metals, and other common contaminants, improving both the taste and safety of the water throughout the home.
Beyond better drinking water, filtered water protects appliances, fixtures, and plumbing from buildup and wear—extending their lifespan and improving performance. From showers to dishwashers, every use benefits from water that’s cleaner, gentler, and healthier.
WHOLE-HOUSE WATER FILTRATION
The Bridge features a whole-house water filtration system that ensures clean, high-quality water from every tap. This advanced system removes sediment, chlorine, heavy metals, and other common contaminants, improving both the taste and safety of the water throughout the home.
Beyond better drinking water, filtered water protects appliances, fixtures, and plumbing from buildup and wear—extending their lifespan and improving performance. From showers to dishwashers, every use benefits from water that’s cleaner, gentler, and healthier.
TILT AND TURN EUROPEAN WINDOWS
The Bridge is equipped with premium European-style tilt-and-turn windows—an elegant blend of form and function. These triple-pane units offer exceptional energy efficiency, sound insulation, and year-round comfort, while high-quality screens and precision hardware ensure a smooth, durable operation.
Designed for flexibility, the windows tilt inward for secure top ventilation or swing open fully for maximum airflow and easy cleaning from inside the home. This thoughtful design delivers superior comfort, convenience, and a pleasant living experience in each room.
ON-DEMAND HOT WATER RECIRCULATION
The Bridge features an on-demand hot water recirculation system that delivers hot water to the point of use quickly and efficiently—eliminating the need to run water down the drain while you wait. With the push of a button, a lighted indicator lets you know when hot water is ready, reducing wait times at the faucet to seconds instead of minutes.
The bathrooms and kitchen are connected to their own dedicated return line and pump for faster, improving both speed and efficiency. This system not only enhances everyday convenience—it also conserves hundreds of thousands of gallons of purified water each year, making it as sustainable as it is smart.
ON-DEMAND HOT WATER RECIRCULATION
The Bridge features an on-demand hot water recirculation system that delivers hot water to the point of use quickly and efficiently—eliminating the need to run water down the drain while you wait. With the push of a button, a lighted indicator lets you know when hot water is ready, reducing wait times at the faucet to seconds instead of minutes.
The bathrooms and kitchen are connected to their own dedicated return line and pump for faster, improving both speed and efficiency. This system not only enhances everyday convenience—it also conserves hundreds of thousands of gallons of purified water each year, making it as sustainable as it is smart.
EFFICIENT PLUMBING SYSTEMS
The Bridge’s plumbing system is designed for maximum efficiency, hygiene, and sustainability. In addition to on-demand hot water recirculation and whole-house filtration, the building features heat recovery drains that reclaim up to 60% of the energy from hot water exiting showers and sinks.
A state-of-the-art dual heat pump provides the most efficient water heating available on the market —storing water at 145°F to eliminate microbes, then safely tempering it for comfortable use.
Water is delivered through premium Uponor PEX-a supply lines, ensuring durability, efficiency, and clean, filtered water throughout the home. Even the drainage system is designed with sustainability in mind, using ABS piping, a more environmentally responsible alternative to PVC. Every detail of the system reflects a commitment to health, performance, and thoughtful resource conservation.
CERTIFIED HIGH PERFORMANCE
Homes built to this standard are typically custom commissions that require years to design and construct — with only a handful of industry professionals having the expertise to deliver this level of home performance.
The Bridge is pursuing several of the most rigorous green building certifications in the world, including Passive House (PHIUS-Zero), LEED Platinum, and the Living Building Challenge. These standards demand comprehensive planning and on-site testing to verify exceptional energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
The result is a home that’s measurably healthier, noticeably more comfortable, and significantly less costly to operate over time.
CERTIFIED HIGH PERFORMANCE
Homes built to this standard are typically custom commissions that require years to design and construct — with only a handful of industry professionals having the expertise to deliver this level of home performance.
The Bridge is pursuing several of the most rigorous green building certifications in the world, including Passive House (PHIUS-Zero), LEED Platinum, and the Living Building Challenge. These standards demand comprehensive planning and on-site testing to verify exceptional energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality.
The result is a home that’s measurably healthier, noticeably more comfortable, and significantly less costly to operate over time.
HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRODUCTS
Products used at The Bridge were thoughtfully chosen for durability, low environmental impact, and contribution to a healthier living environment. We prioritized materials that are responsibly sourced, non-toxic, and designed to last—minimizing waste and reducing the building’s overall footprint. These choices aren’t just better for the people who live here—they’re better for the planet, too.
CONTACT US
INFO@THEBRIDGEA2.COM
530 N Division St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
