Re: Sustainable and green housing in cohousing communities | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: John Bibby (qedenterprise.net) | |
Date: Sat, 19 May 2007 05:39:43 -0700 (PDT) |
Oh, I thought this was Peterborough, England! Are there any Brits out there who are interested in a new, senior-based community (not exclusively senior based - but esp. for seniors who are prepared to invest in the community & not give it all to their (relatively affluent) children. Best Regards JOHN BIBBY aa42/MatheMagic 1 Straylands Grove, York YO31 1EB (01904-330-334) All statements are on behalf of aa42.com Limited, a company wholly owned by John Bibby and Shirley Bibby. See www.aa42.com/mathemagic and www.mathemagic.org -----Original Message----- From: Sghulbert [at] aol.com [mailto:Sghulbert [at] aol.com] Sent: 17 May 2007 16:04 To: cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org Subject: Re: [C-L]_ Sustainable and green housing in cohousing communities Dear Cohousing friends, I am one of the members of Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm in Peterborough NH. Our homes and farm are currently under construction; and we still have homes available, see _www.peterboroughcohousing.org_ (http://www.peterboroughcohousing.org) . Our green standards are very high which means our prices are higher than the norm (for our area). It is always a challenge to prioritize/balance sustainability and costs. Some of the green features of our homes are as follows: · Combined approaches of high insulation levels, triple glazed windows, airtight construction, and fresh air ventilation with heat recovery dramatically reduce heating costs while achieving very comfortable living environments. · Heat recovery on the warm wastewater will lower hot water costs. · The central wwod pellet boiler plant will use a locally produced biomass fuel instead of imported fossil fuels to provide heat and hot water. We understand that currently, ours is the largest district heating system using biomass in the U.S. · Energy efficient lighting and the widespread use of daylighting will create bright interiors with low energy input. · Most roofs are oriented towards the sun to support future solar collectors for electricity and hot water. · An internal electrical metering system is in place for future metering of on-site green electricity generation. · Water use is reduced with low flow fixtures and dual flush toilets. · A healthy indoor environment is provided by selection of low-toxicity building materials and a fresh air ventilation system with heat recovery. · The buildings are designed and detailed to be durable and low maintenance. · The site design preserves the farm fields, wetlands, river and woodlands for food production, wildlife and recreation. · The neighborhood is a 1.25 mile walk from downtown Peterborough. · Office/studio rental space is available on-site. · An on-site biodynamic farm will produce food for local consumption. Shelley Goguen Hulbert ------------------------------ Shelley Goguen Hulbert Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm Sghulbert [at] aol.com 603-924-7897 www.peterboroughcohousing.org ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. _________________________________________________________________ Cohousing-L mailing list -- Unsubscribe, archives and other info at: http://www.cohousing.org/cohousing-L/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.4/811 - Release Date: 5/18/2007 3:50 PM
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Sustainable and green housing in cohousing communities Carol Gulyas, May 16 2007
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Re: Sustainable and green housing in cohousing communities Sghulbert, May 17 2007
- Re: Sustainable and green housing in cohousing communities John Bibby, May 19 2007
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Re: Sustainable and green housing in cohousing communities Sghulbert, May 17 2007
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Sustainable and green housing in cohousing communities Joyce Coppinger, May 17 2007
- Re: Sustainable and green housing in cohousing communities Becky Weaver, May 18 2007
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