GrassRoutes
Cohousing
Our Design
Healthy Design
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Healthy building criteria include natural, VOC free materials and finishes, and possibly wiring for electromagnetic radiation mitigation
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High levels of sound mitigation both from exterior noise and between residential units
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Designed to be accessible with entry ramps, an elevator and some accessible units​
Reduced Energy Use
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Passive House and Net Zero design standards involving increased thermal insulation, air-to-air heat pumps for heating and air conditioning, energy recovery ventilators for fresh air, and triple glazed windows
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Designed to provide summer shade and winter solar gain
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Roof top photovoltaic panels with emergency power backup
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LED and low voltage lighting
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Natural ventilation with operable windows
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Individual unit controls
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Energy efficient appliances
Water conservation
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Water saving toilets and faucets
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Rainwater harvesting
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Enhanced storm water management
Recycling
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Interior storage area for municipal solid waste bins and waste sorting
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Composting on site
Look How Far We've Come
Our Professionals
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Aboud and Associates, Environmental Consultant
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Burnside, Engineers
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Chris Miles Kailing - OAA, SAA, MRAIC, AIA, NCARB, M. ARCH, Cohousing Consultant for GrassRoutes, Group2
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Chung and Vander Doelen - Engineering
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Dale Holland - Lawyer for GrassRoutes
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GM Blueplan - Engineering
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Invizij - Architects
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J. David McAuley - Architect (ret), B Arch, BES
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Jennifer Barrett - Urban Planner, Cohousing Consultant for GrassRoutes
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Nancy Shoemaker - Urban Planner
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Rod Lambert - Cohousing Mentor