Watermark Cambridge in Kendall Sq. is home to 321 units and has now received  a LEED Gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. This is one of very few properties in the country that has reached this distinction! Obtaining an LEED Gold rating if incredibly important now a days, as we are facing a lot of global climate challenges with only more to come in the future.   “CBT Architects took a holistic approach to designing the building, focusing on long-term sustainable solutions,” said David Nagahiro, principal of CBT Architects. “The high-performance building envelope resists thermal pressures with high-quality insulation and specially-coated glazing, while the exterior façade makes use of large, operable windows that reduce dependency on light fixtures and give residents the opportunity to control their own fresh-air needs.”

“CBT took a holistic approach to designing the building, focusing on long-term sustainable solutions,” said David Nagahiro, principal of CBT Architects. “The high-performance building envelope resists thermal pressures with high-quality insulation and specially-coated glazing, while the exterior façade makes use of large, operable windows that reduce dependency on light fixtures and give residents the opportunity to control their own fresh-air needs.”
All materials used at the Watermark, like flooring and paint, meet the latest LEED standards. Each apartment has an ENERGY STAR appliance package and residents receive a guide that assists them in making their own lighting and electronics purchases energy efficient.
A comprehensive program developed to divert the building’s waste stream from landfills that resulted in almost 70 percent of waste and more than 95 percent of durable goods being re-used or recycled.
Selective plumbing fixture upgrades were added, and a solar sensor was added to the drip irrigation system on Watermark’s outdoor Zen terrace garden to reduce water use.
Twining Properties also worked with utility provider NSTAR to upgrade some of the building equipment and track energy consumption on an ongoing basis. New guides to the programmable thermostats and all-in-one washer-dryers were created, and an annual Earth Day event introduces residents to new information and provides them with green cleaning supplies for their personal use.” (Banker & Tradesman).   It’s a great achievement for Watermark Cambridge and CBT Architects and makes this building even more desirable than it already was.  To set up an appointment to view Watermark Cambridge units please contact Epapa27@yahoo.com