Student Housing With Environmental And Community Consciousness

Davis, CA apartment complex creates a winning combination of style, function, and eco-awareness.

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October 25, 2005, 2:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Lexington Apartments... was awarded Project of the Year for Niche/Student Housing from the national business magazine Multifamily Executive...The complex received the majority of its praise for environmental and community consciousness...According to Multifamily Executive magazine, Lexington combines solar energy, large windows and building orientation for optimal levels of energy use. There are also courtyards, shaded walkways and a small market on site emphasized in the design."

Thanks to CollegeTownLife.com

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