Bet you didn't know this staid little city is home to two cutting-edge, ecologically-friendly, LEED-certified residential building projects! And what is LEED, you ask? It stands for "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design," and LEED certification is a rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
What makes these condominiums different from all the other generic "white-box" homes? Well they use only about half of the energy and water required by other buildings: they are heated by geothermal energy, and are many times more efficient with regard to insulation. They also offer better indoor air quality, which is partly due to the usage of eco-friendly building materials and partly due to superior ventilation systems. The buildings also encourage enviro-friendly living with bicycle storage rooms, access to car-sharing programs, and the furnishing of new units with energy-efficient appliances.
Check out EcoCité in the Glebe and The Currents at Holland/ Wellington for more details.
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