Green Building Design

Edgemere Development is dedicated to providing the best in “green” design, energy-efficiency and sustainability for its affordable housing projects. Edgemere and its partners work diligently to find the best ways to incorporate different aspects of green design and encourage the protection of our environment and promote responsible energy use. Edgemere staff have completed LEED.

Examples of these green design and energy-efficient techniques that we have implemented in several past projects include:

- Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation of Existing Buildings – the Highest Form of Sustainability
- Participation with the New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
- Provide ENERGY STAR or equivalent heating systems
- Provide ENERGY STAR or equivalent appliances and light fixtures
- Installation of water conserving fixtures
- Sensors and timers to ensure limited wasted energy for outdoor lighting
- The creation or preservation of green space including new, non-invasive trees and plants
- Low/No VOC paints, primers, adhesives, and sealants
- Use of Green Label Certified Floor Coverings
- Ventilation, Exhaust fans, insulation to reduce energy loss and provide cleaner air in living spaces
- Solar Panels
-Geothermal HVAC
-All electric hot water systems
- Partnering with Energy Consultants
- Programs including Green Climate Bonds
- Sub Slab Depressurization Systems
- Three (3) projects have utilized Brownfield Tax Credits which improve the environment and provide capital for project costs

Edgemere Development is consistently working to promote the use high performing, energy-efficient materials and techniques in its building designs. We understand the importance of such elements and continue to focus on the production of housing that will help to sustain our environment.

Edgemere Development, Inc.
277 Alexander Street, Suite 400
Rochester, NY 14607

Phone: (585) 325-1450
Fax: (585) 325-1477