Brookdale outlines plans to reduce environmental impact
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2016
Brookdale on Tuesday released the first of what it says will be annual reports on its progress in making a positive impact on people, places and performance.
5 steps to sustainable design
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2016
Senior living communities can recognize the role the built environment plays in resident health, well-being and quality of life by applying biophilic design principles throughout the process of building...
New solar panels expected to save CCRC $40,000 per year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 02, 2022
The Town Center at Covenant Living of Cromwell, a continuing care retirement community in Connecticut, is committed to conserving energy and becoming more sustainable for the future while at the same time...
Solar panels, vinyl siding recycling among senior living’s sustainability initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2023
A seven-acre solar panel project and a vinyl siding recycling program are among the latest sustainability initiatives from senior living operators.
CCRC operator ups its green community game with culinary initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 04, 2023
A Maryland-based continuing care retirement / life plan community operator is moving its green initiatives into the kitchen in an effort to reduce food waste and lower its carbon footprint.
New program rewards operators’ green building efforts with ‘significant’ insurance premium discounts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2022
Assisted living communities that meet green building certifications and achieve “meaningful, measurable” energy and water efficiency improvements could be eligible for “significant” insurance premium...
How smart home technologies can help with senior living
By
Jennifer Tuohy
Oct 26, 2017
The scope for the use of “smart home” technologies in independent and assisted living communities is a real game-changer.
Tips for designing or adapting durable, sustainable senior living communities
By
Angela Gunn
Julie Zielinski
Jun 04, 2018
When it comes to designing for sustainability, the design elements for senior living residences are in many ways similar to other building types, yet senior living residences are unique in several ways.
Senior living communities commit to environmentalism through initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 09, 2021
Whether it’s creating a solar farm, using green cleaning supplies or establishing a senior-level environmental safety position, senior living communities are doing their part to commit to a smaller carbon...
Solar installations have more senior communities keeping water hot, A/C cool and communities green
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 18, 2023
An affordable senior communities company has installed solar panels for electricity and hot water at four new locations.