What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
community clusters units into small area of 65-acre parcel, to preserve lots of open space (28 acres put into conservation, rest remains mostly open space) // Co-housing structure encourages sharing of resources // Units will be super-insulated (6\" dense-packed cellulose in walls, with 4\" rigid insulation on exterior) // Units will be built with low-off-gassing materials whenever possibleProperty Description
This is a 2-story, attached townhouse being constructed in a cohousing community, Mosaic Commons. First units available January 2009
Neighborhood Description
Mosaic Commons Cohousing will consist of 34 total units of various sizes (1-bed to 4-bed), with a second, 34-unit, cohousing neighborhood also sharing the property. We are a resident-designed and managed, multi-generational neighborhood. We have created a clustered design to preserve open space and encourage a sense of community. Homes are individually owned, and there are extensive common facilities, such as a common house with large kitchen and dining area for community meals, play and exercise areas, large organic garden, workshop, etc.Market Area
Berlin, MA is a lovely small town with a pleasing mix of past and present, with a mix of residences, agriculture, and busineses. Berlin is located just north of the intersection of I-495 and I-290. Berlin is about a 15 minute drive from two Commuter Rail stops, about a 45 minute drive into Boston, and about 20 minutes into Worcester.School District
Berlin, Boylston RegionalCommunity
Location of Home or Land
Suburban
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | yes |
| Air Pollution in Area | yes |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Other |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete Linoleum Other |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Other |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | carport_detached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |