Thompson's Knoll green housing project breaks ground
The city of Lexington has broken ground on Thompson's Knoll housing project in Lexington, Virginia, US.
The project will be developed by Thompson's Knoll Developers along with Rockbridge Habitat for Humanity and Threshold. The property, located on a 4.4 acre-area, will accommodate 24 housing units. The houses will imbibe a wide array of eco-friendly elements. It includes efficient lighting fixtures and appliances which run low on energy usage. The design of the new residences will offer maximum penetration of natural light, further reaping energy cost cuts.
The units will also be designed to provide maximum heat and air circulation. Incorporation of rain gardens will add to their sustainability by naturally filtering stormwater runoff. In addition, the new houses will be custom-made partly from reclaimed materials.
A minimum of 80% of the housing units will serve the low- and middle-income group. The project has already received over $700,000 in grants, primarily from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Construction is due for completion by 2012.
