Cambridge residential project wins LEED
A residential project in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US has secured LEED certification from the US Green Building Council.
The residence has been designed by AndersonPorterDesign and developed by S+H Construction. The facility spans 6435 square feet and imbibes a host of green features. It has been equipped with a heat-recovery ventilation unit and Energy Star-eligible ventilation fans. The exterior walls and roof of the building incorporates Icynene foam insulation. Installation of various renewable energy measures including a ground source heating and cooling system, and a rooftop solar hot water heating system further reaps energy cost cuts. Use of different energy-efficient measures leads to about 40% more energy savings over traditional homes.
The facility has been fitted with high-performance plumbing fixtures which run low on water consumption. It also features an eco-friendly landscape. Use of reclaimed materials and various measures such as HEPA filters to improve its indoor air quality add to the house's sustainability. In addition, the home has the infrastructure to install solar voltaic panels in the coming days.
