Environmentally responsible
Sustainable Living
People & Planet Friendly
To provide a healthy environment for our residents, we maintain a green retirement community, following sustainability guidelines to ensure our buildings and our Baltimore campus contribute to a healthier planet. That includes using sustainable materials and building practices, as well as making mindful choices campus-wide to optimize efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint.
LEED-Certified Senior Living Homes
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards program was founded in 1993 to support more sustainable construction practices across the country. This prestigious certification honors the architectural teams that design and build with the future in mind. The nationally accepted standard for today’s construction, LEED-certified practices focus on improving sustainable performance in:
- Location and transportation
- Water efficiency
- Energy and atmosphere
- Materials and resources
- Indoor environmental quality
Sustainability at Roland Park Place
Following the LEED standard for green building construction, we go to great lengths to ensure our residents enjoy comfort and convenience while also doing our part to conserve natural resources. What does that mean for our residents?
It means our community reduces energy, water, and waste by 30% or more on a daily basis. It means that the materials used to build our community are certified to be healthier for both workers and residents. Most importantly, it means that our community is third-party verified to ensure our green designs have been implemented correctly for long-term building performance and sustainability.
Some of the sustainable features incorporated into the design of our senior living community include:
- Energy-efficient lighting and appliances (including lighting controls)
- Grade 1 insulation using low-emitting sealants, paints, primers, and insulation material
- Native drought-tolerant plants located across campus
- Durable indoor environment features to promote pest prevention
- A continuous fresh air supply to units and common areas
- On-site stormwater management, as well as green roofs and protected water sources
- Efficient irrigation practices that protect our residents, plants, and buildings from harm
