Housing Project Receives LEED for Homes Gold Certification
Sustainable Comfort Inc. (SCI), announces the award of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes Gold Certification to the Long Pond Senior Housing Project in Greece, N.Y. developed by Rochester's Cornerstone Group, Ltd. and PathStone Corp. of Rochester, N.Y., and built by Lecesse Construction of West Henrietta, N.Y. SCI acted as the green building verification consultant for the project, and the architect was SWBR Architects of Rochester, N.Y.
The units are available to residents 55 and older who qualify under certain income guidelines with units fully accessible and adaptable for residents with mobility, visual, and hearing disabilities, in addition to on-site supportive services. The 53,502 square foot project is made up of 54 units, and 1 building, the first phase of a 120-unit planned development.