Nauset Construction and Oaktree Development noted that the recently completed Lexington Place development was awarded Silver certification in the LEED for Homes program. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a certification program developed and administered by the USGBC (US Green Building Council). 


The certification is for achievement in the green homebuilding and design of Lexington Place at the Center, luxury condominiums with street-level retail space located in the heart of historic Lexington center. The “Smart Growth”, mixed-use project was certified LEED for Homes Silver-level, and is the country’s first multifamily, mixed-use building to received this highly coveted certification. The certification was based upon a rigorous review of documented best practices that met and exceeded high-performance standards in resource conservation and durable construction.


The green building design and sustainable construction practices that were incorporated into Lexington Place support a healthy environment, reduce energy costs and climate pollution, and provide heating and ventilation comfort for the occupants.


The development team comprised of Oaktree Development, Line Company Architects, Lexvest Partners, LLC, and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage teamed up with Nauset Construction for this LEED certified green building project that broke ground in the fall of 2007 and was completed last June. 


“This is a significant achievement for Nauset Construction. We take great pride in our environmental stewardship and our commitment to creating projects that have a positive impact on the surrounding community,” stated Anthony Papantonis, president of Needham-based Nauset.


The USGBC is widely recognized as the nation’s leading non-profit authority for green buildings. LEED certified projects must complete a technically rigorous process that includes a home energy rating (HERS) and onsite inspections to verify the homes are built to be energy and water efficient, environmentally sound, and a healthier place for its occupants to live.