Green Living in Boston

In Boston, MA two people have successfully constructed a few LEED Platinum-level living spaces for the same costs as constructing a home using conventional methods. The project took the couple extensive research and a lot of planning to bring the home together.

The pair filled the home with energy-efficient appliances and equipped it with solar panels to reduce high energy costs.

"There were a lot of misconceptions. We wanted to show that this makes sense environmentally and financially and that it can happen in Dorchester," said Loesch. "We wanted the community to understand that it can be done." (cnet News)

The community was also a help as neighbors took part in the construction of the rainwater harvesting systems.


The houses also include high-tech entertainment systems, a modern security system, and some home automation. Vivint provides the couple with these essentials by allowing them to control the climate and atmosphere in their home from a smart phone or computer. This system will continue to grow and add additional features as time moves on.

High-tech entertainment system also displays news from the net.

Vivint security and climate control system.

Vivint can also be controlled from a smart phone.

Two of the LEED certified homes have now been rented out.


Original story and pictures from "cnet News"

Posted in: Green Living