October 2011

At the Leading Age annual meeting in Washington DC, the Landis Homes hybrid homes received a citation in building architectural design presented by the American Institute of Architects.  Winners are spotlighted in the 2011 Trends in Design publication.  

Link to it at Trends in Design. 

Nationally, hybrid homes continue to be viewed as a leading edge housing type with a bright future.

July 2011

Landis Homes is pleased to be added to the list of companies recognized by Pennsylvania Power and Light Company as a smart engery user.  Find out more at their website:  PPL Honor Roll

May 2011

Landis Homes Retirement Community recently opened two Rainwater Car Wash stations for use by all residents.  The two stations, located in a parking area, use water collected from the roofs of the two new hybrid homes. 

A rainwater eco-friendly car wash is one of the best types of car washes because it contains fewer harmful chemicals or sediments that come from public water sources. 

The water is stored in underground tanks, then used to wash cars and water plants.  It is good for the earth as it saves drinking water by using non-potable water for washing cars.  

Director of Maintenance Craig Sensenig, pictured, is washing a Landis Homes vehicle with the new system.  The hybrid homes, which are going for a LEED certification for environmentally sustainable design, are just one part of the green program at Landis Homes. 

By Jessica Pavelko, CSA

Lancaster County Magazine
April 2011

Going “green” seems to be everywhere these days. Words such as “sustainable,” “organic” and “hybrid” have become part of our vocabulary. While it may be overwhelming at times, our actions do have some impact on the planet, so why not make good, conscious decisions? For the generation that grew up in the Great Depression, recycling was a way of life that was born out of necessity. As a result, recycling and other earth-friendly practices became life-long habits for today’s seniors.

Download full article - Article featuring Landis Homes efforts to go green.

February 2011

Landis Homes has completed the first phase of an estimated $50 million three-phase expansion project on the south side of the retirement community’s campus.  Linford Good, vice president of planning and marketing, said that not only does the project include a new type of housing for the community, spacious hybrid homes that combine the best features of apartment and cottage living, but it also has a number of “green” features.  Read More...

The theme of the issue is Psalm 24: 1
"The earth belongs to the Lord, and everything in it --  the world and all its people."

Link to Annual Report 2010

May 2010

When Landis Homes Retirement Community, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, introduced hybrid homes last fall, the groundbreaking was an outward expression of the "green" attitude that is pervasive throughout the community's daily operations. Landis Homes is also currently taking steps to serve healthier, locally grown foods; improve recycling efforts; and reduce waste. Read more...

April 2010

In late 2008 Compass Group, the parent company of Morrison Senior Living which manages Dining Services at Landis Homes, initiated the 360 Degree Sustainable Excellence Program of Corporate Social Responsibility.  That program’s core philosophy is to “achieve commercial success in a way that honors ethical values and respects people, communities and the natural environment.” Read more...

January 2010

Two Landis Homes team members, Linford Good and Chris Kennel, recently received Green Advantage® Certification following a training session and preparation for taking a qualifying exam.  Green Advantage's mission is to certify building organizations and practitioners nationally and internationally. Read more...

December 2009

Earth moving equipment and drilling rigs cover the site of new residential living homes.  Storm water controls, roads and building pads have been formed.  Storm water, sewer and water lines have been installed and wells for geothermal heating and cooling drilled.  Benchmark Construction Company, Brownstown, is overseeing the work. Read more...