LEED – Green Design

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Mainebiz reports on new Cumberland Crossing development

Cumberland Crossing, the newest addition to the OceanView family, has been featured in a recent issue of Mainebiz. The article outlines how Cumberland Crossing’s appeal has expanded over the summer months, drawing not just baby boomers wanting to downsize, but city dwellers looking to move to a less populated environment. Situated on 37 acres of former farmland, Cumberland Crossing is centrally located to recreation areas, Cumberland Center and the town hall. Walking trails connect the community to the recreation area and...

Interior Designer Haley Huston

Interior Designer Haley Huston joins GTA

We're excited to welcome Interior Designer Haley Huston to our growing team! Haley brings experience in high-end residential design outside of the Boston area. She has also worked on institutional projects, including colleges and high schools. A graduate of Endicott College, Haley has a bachelor's degree in Interior Design and is a LEED Green Associate. At GTA, Haley is excited to learn more about designing for healthcare and commercial buildings, while applying her knowledge of sustainable practices. She is passionate about...

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Sustainable design for senior living

Gawron Turgeon Architects, P.C. has a number of LEED AP certified designers at the firm. It is standard practice of us to incorporate green practices into all our projects to some extent. When a client is particularly interested in sustainable design, we are able to implement features, such as: solar panels to support low electricity operating costs and water heating, walking trails to provide residents with connectivity to local amenities, and insulation methods appropriate for New England's varied seasons. A recent...