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Putting Sustainability First
The Next Generation of Community Building
Harmony will be developed according to the principles of SmartGrowth and incorporated environmental standards and guidelines from LEED ND. Harmony’s development team has partnered with GE ecomagination, a pioneering program that matches GE with visionary developers around the world who together implement state-of-the art initiatives that benefit the environment.
Harmony's overall plan includes the following industry-leading initiatives:
- Rehabilitation of existing drainage courses
- Conservation of potable water
- Landscaping using native vegetation to reduce water use
- Reestablishment of significant plant species (such as pale blue-eyed grass, found
in across the region ) - Balancing air quality in the village through measures that include significant tree plantings
- Reduction of storm water pollution
- Reduction of light pollution
Harmony’s sustainable housing initiatives include:
- Increased energy efficiency and indoor air quality
- Implementation of waste management techniques
- Installation of premier plumbing fixtures including water-efficient shower heads and
low flush toilets - Clear, established energy saving targets for building envelopes, windows, heating and ventilation systems and water heating requirements
- Compliance with Built Green Alberta’s construction guidelines
- In-home storage areas for recyclables
What is LEED ND?
The LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System (LEED ND) has integrated the principles of smart growth and green building into the first international standard for neighborhood design. LEED ND standards assess whether a development's location, planning and design meet accepted high standards for environmentally responsible and sustainable development.
