Multifamily Housing & LEED Certification
LEED for Homes is a voluntary U.S. Green Building Council rating system that promotes the design and construction of high performance "green" homes, and is currently in its pilot phase, with the standard’s roll-out expected in November 2007.
A green home uses less energy, water, and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for its occupants.
Steven Winter Associates, Inc. is a LEED for Homes Provider and provides the technical, marketing and verification support to builders and project teams. SWA operates in New York and Connecticut, and has registered projects in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Western Florida and elsewhere.
The LEED for Homes program encompasses not only single-family homes, but also attached housing, and low-rise (up to 6 stories), multifamily condominiums and rental housing.
Due to the height restriction, multifamily buildings that do not qualify for LEED for Homes can still pursue certification through LEED-NC.
Projects:
Habitat for Humanity – Brooklyn, NY (LEED for Homes)
111 Third Street – Brooklyn, NY (LEED for Homes)
El Jardin de Selene – Bronx, NY (LEED for Homes)
Melrose Site 5 – Bronx, NY (LEED for Homes)
Morissania Homes, Bronx, NY (LEED for Homes)
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