In The News: Lindenwold senior facility favors green

Solar Energy

• Roof-mounted solar panels providing electricity to help power common areas of building.
• Roof-mounted solar panels designed to assist the common hot water heaters.

Indoor Air Quality

• Ducts and HVAC protected from dust during construction
• Air out the building prior to occupancy
• Low VOC paint for interior finishes
• Low VOC for all sealants and adhesives
• Melamine or otherwise encapsulated particleboard for cabinetry
• Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label-Plus, low pile carpets, 25% recycled content
• Ceramic Bathroom Tile
• Linoleum Entry and Dining Area Flooring
• Tack down carpet instead of glue-down
• Medium-efficiency (or higher) air filters in ducted forced air systems
• Under-slab vapor barriers as per Uniform Construction Code

Energy Efficiency

• Easy-to-use programmable thermostats w/occupant training
• High-energy factor water heater
• All ductwork in conditioned space
• Durable Fiberglass windows
• Energy Star refrigerator
• Energy Star hard-wired fluorescent lighting, beyond E-Star requirement

Resource Efficiency

• Recycle or salvage construction and demolition debris
• EEBA window detail and flashing
• Stormwater absorption on site
• Pervious pavers for outdoor patios and walkways
• Shade Trees -- preserve and/or plant
• Dual flush 0.6/1.6 gpf toilets
• Water saving shower and faucet heads
• On-Site Recycling Areas (in common areas and built-in to each kitchen)

Operations and Maintenance

• Owner O&M Manual and Training – Property Management will be trained at building turnover on all Green Building features and how they are to be properly maintained.
• Train tenants to use programmable thermostats – tenants will be trained (and retrained as needed) on how to effectively use the programmable thermostats.
• Permanent signage highlighting building's sustainable features – a sign will be designed and mounted in the common area.