We are very pleased to report that the renovation of the Cox House is complete. Our beautifully renovated and expanded headquarters provide us with the space we need to grow and increase our organizational capacity.
The Cox House After Renovation |
Cox House Meeting Room |
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The new building's many "green" features allow us to seek certification on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED certification, as it is commonly known, is a nationally accepted rating system administered by the U.S. Green Building Council that recognizes excellence in environmental construction, operation and sustainability. There are fewer than three dozen buildings throughout Massachusetts that have earned this designation.
Some of the green features of our new headquarters include: a rainwater recapture system that are used to flush toilets and water the grounds; use of highly efficient insulation called icynene; installation of compact fluorescent light bulbs, and use of low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints and floor finishes.
A solar panel tracks the sun throughout the day, supplying electricity directly to the building and reducing our demand on the grid.
Greenbelt made a conscious effort to conserve wood during the construction process. Working with a Vermont lumber company, we used native New England cherry wood for our floors, and maximized the board footage from each tree.
Wide pine boards from the original house were recycled to create a beautiful conference table as well as our office desks. As we go about our work, these rustic and antique surfaces serve as a constant reminder of the over-200 year history of which this building is a part.
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