Thursday, December 17th, 2009
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The new Post 390 Restaurant Located at The Clarendon building on the site of the former Back Bay Post Office Annex, will be a new hot spot for South End and Back Bayers alike. Nestled on the the corner of Stuart and Clarendon Street it has the comfortable feel of a ski lodge in Aspen Colorado. There is a large gas fireplace, huge open wine cellar and open kitchen to admire. The bar is hopping with12 Beers on tap and over 200 wine selections. The food is American classics with a twist like the the beer and bacon macaroni mmm good. I look forward to spending as much time here during the cold winter ahead. As always i will continue to post on Boston’s new hotspots. Dont for get to check us out on our websites. www.bostonerealty.com and www.luxreblog.com
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
As a real estate agent and a LEED Accredited Professional people often ask me “Why should I invest in a ‘Green’ Building?” Â Aside from the growing trend to go green there are many other reasons to invest in a LEED certified building. In order to achieve Water efficiency LEED credits builders install low-flow showers, toilets and sinks. Â They also use native plants in landscaping reducing the use of potable water in irrigation. Â As a condo owner much of the condo fees go to water usage. Â In the years to come you can expect your condo fees to remain lower than other non-green buildings.
The same principle of reduction applies to all of the energy usage of the building. Â This goes beyond energy efficient light bulbs. Â All of the heating, venting, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment are state of the art and designed to reduce energy use, noise and pollution.
The best way to reduce the energy from mechanical equipment is to reduce the need for mechanical ventilation. Â Green buildings are meticulously designed to allow natural light and natural ventilation, further reducing energy costs. Â Â These are things that cannot be put on a listing sheet it simply must be experienced. Special attention is paid to air quality in a LEED building. Â Everything from paint, to carpet, to the construction process has to meet the most stringent standards. Â With asthysma on the rise and stories of mold in new construction one cannot put a price on the piece of mind and security from a LEED Certification.
In the end the LEED certification process builds green buildings but also much higher quality product. Â The cost of construction for Green Buildings is much higher but in the end the cost of ownership will be much less.
In Boston we are fortunate to have two LEED Certified Buildings. The Clarendon and The Macallen Building.  If you have any questions about LEED Certification or green buildings or if you are interested in buying Real Estate please don’t hesitate to contact me.
William Carr /Real Estate Agent/LEED Certified Specialist
o. Â 617-236-5005
c. Â 781-859-9805
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