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HomesProject UpdateThe Homes, at Squam River Landing - A complete architectural and development redesign involving the homes and land is underway, mindful of conservation, while recognizing positive environmental and cultural changes rapidly occurring during these times. Squam River Landing is evolving to become a “green” residential community of single family homes, surrounded by open space. The land plan remains similar to the original project design, clustering homes on either side of the protected ridgeline, surrounded by open space with expansive views of the lake, mountains and Squam River. The architecture of these homes will reflect the lake shore home designs of days past, while the construction will use sustainable design features. The benefits of a “green” home include using less energy, water and natural resources; generating less waste during construction; creating healthier, more comfortable homes for residents and all the while, significantly reducing environmental impacts. The project has been registered with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) which implements the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification process. The sustainable design strategies we are working from include;
LEED is a third party certification program and the national accepted benchmark for the development, design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selections and indoor environmental quality.
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