USGBC names Watkins Glen School Apts. LEED for Homes Silver; Sustainable Comfort was green building verification consultant
Watkins Glen, NY According to Sustainable Comfort, Inc. (SCI), the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes Silver Certification to the Watkins Glen School Senior Apartments. The project was co-developed by SEPP, Inc. and Two Plus Four Construction, who was also the builder. SCI acted as the green building verification consultant for the project, and the architect was BCK-IBI Group.
Formerly the Watkins Glen Middle School, the 51 converted units are available to residents 55 and older with incomes up to 80% of the average median income. The 88,549 s/f project still has elements of the school in place, and the old gymnasium and auditorium are now a civic center for the community to hold events.
