Green: Green Design Case Studies 2: Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm

Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm is New Hampshire’s first green residential development and its first cohousing development. It consists of 29 clustered homes, a Common House, an organic farm, and professional office space in a restored historic house on 113 acres of land along the Nubanusit River in Peterborough, within walking distance of the town’s center. The homes are registered for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. The presentation will give an overview of the process of weighing the pros and cons of the different alternatives when “choosing green.”

Michael Bruss, builder, has 30 years of experience in the construction business and is the founder and president of Bruss Construction, based in Bradford, NH. He is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accredited professional and has extensive experience in green building technologies and the adaptive reuse of historic structures.

Shelley Goguen Hulbert is a community organizer and dairy farmer in Peterborough, NH. She has a master's degree in social work and a certificate in biodynamic farming. Shelley and her husband Robin, are two of the cofounders of Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm.