Sustainability
Water is the Fluid of Life
Urbane is located on the ground floor of Olive 8, Seattle’s tallest residential building, Offering city residents and visitors delicious local fare and a modern ambiance. Olive 8 is also home to more than 200 condominium homes, the Hyatt at Olive 8 hotel and Elaia, an all-natural spa. Water has always played a big part in Seattle's development and the region's agricultural strength. Less than 10 blocks from Puget Sound, water helps define our cuisine in the form of sustainable, fresh seafood.
Expecting LEED certification in 2009, the Olive 8 building has a commitment to sustainability that is echoed in the restaurant. For example, Urbane uses the Natura water system to triple filter city water for use in the restaurant. The water is then sealed in reusable glass bottles for all restaurant guests, eliminating the need for plastic bottles. The building's green roof is home to over 24,000 plants that will keep the majority of the rainfall out of the stormwater drains. This also make the building consume less energy for heating and cooling, and provides habitat for birds.
