USGBC Awards Parkside LEED® Platinum Certification
June 17, 2010
Parkside was awarded LEED Platinum certification by USGBC for achievement in green homebuilding and design. LEED for Homes is a green home certification program that rewards homes that are designed and built to be energy- and resource-efficient and more healthy and durable for the occupants. LEED-certified homes complete a technically rigorous process that often includes a home energy (HERS) rating and onsite inspections to verify that the home is built to be energy and water efficient, environmentally sound, and a healthier place to live.
Parkside is the first affordable housing development in San Diego that has been certified LEED Platinum. The apartment homes were built by Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation, which is becoming known for their expertise in building LEED homes. Parkside is Wakeland’s second LEED Platinum housing development. Through their commitment to green homebuilding, Wakeland is helping to provide quality affordable housing for San Diegans.
Nate Kredich, Vice President, Residential Market Development, U.S. Green Building Council said, “Living in a LEED-certified home not only means you will be saving money and precious resources, it also means that it’s more durable than a non-certified home.” This durability is important for Parkside which has guaranteed affordability for 99 years. Located in the redeveloping East Village of Downtown San Diego, Parkside has 77 units for families and individuals earning 50-60% AMI.
Parkside was awarded LEED Platinum certification by USGBC for achievement in green homebuilding and design. LEED for Homes is a green home certification program that rewards homes that are designed and built to be energy- and resource-efficient and more healthy and durable for the occupants. LEED-certified homes complete a technically rigorous process that often includes a home energy (HERS) rating and onsite inspections to verify that the home is built to be energy and water efficient, environmentally sound, and a healthier place to live.
Parkside is the first affordable housing development in San Diego that has been certified LEED Platinum. The apartment homes were built by Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation, which is becoming known for their expertise in building LEED homes. Parkside is Wakeland’s second LEED Platinum housing development. Through their commitment to green homebuilding, Wakeland is helping to provide quality affordable housing for San Diegans.
Nate Kredich, Vice President, Residential Market Development, U.S. Green Building Council said, “Living in a LEED-certified home not only means you will be saving money and precious resources, it also means that it’s more durable than a non-certified home.” This durability is important for Parkside which has guaranteed affordability for 99 years. Located in the redeveloping East Village of Downtown San Diego, Parkside has 77 units for families and individuals earning 50-60% AMI.