Green living

building and health center.”

Pennswood has a comprehensive recycling program, a commitment to responsible landscaping using native trees, shrubs and trees, a kitchen garden and an active Environmental Concerns Committee made up of residents. This committee thinks about ways to impact the Earth in positive ways outside the confines of their living community.

“We are always seeking new ways to preserve our

environment both here on campus and beyond,” they said.

Brandywine Living, with various locations in Pennsylvania, including one in Upper Providence, Montgomery County, is also affiliated with LEED. They have been committed to earning LEED certifications at many of their communities, including Upper Providence. Their aim is to allow residents to live and grow within a sustainable environment.

To receive their LEED certification, they have implemented a range of environmentally conscious construction based on green design and landscaping

measures to reduce environmental impact.

Areas of focus have included optimizing energy performance to reduce energy, maximizing open space, connection to the outdoors with views, public transportation access to reduce pollution from automobile use and construction waste management to divert waste from the landfill.

Brandywine’s Montgomery County location is one of four LEED Silver certified communities, which is a reflection of their ongoing commitment to offering eco-friendly living environments to their residents.

COURTESY OF KAMPUS PRODUCTION When researching senior living communities, eco-friendly practices can be an item on your checklist since there are communities in our region that prioritize them.