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ENVIRONMENT
The environment
dictated how Mountain Watch was developed. Robert Brannon already
had plans to develop the land when he saw a newspaper announcement
about a pilot project which could make a big difference...
see "Improving the Science of Development".
 Nature's
canvas is filled with beauty here and because this is a truly
green development and it will stay that way. The construction
of Mountain Watch is state of the art using swales and retention
ponds to allow rainwater to be absorbed into the earth again
rather than allowing it to accelerate as it goes down hill causing
erosion and evironmental damage. The sewer system is public
to avoid damaging the site with septic systems which would require
removal of more trees.
Lasley
Construction Company is committed to using the best methods
agreed upon by environmental consultants, government agencies
and non-profit agencies such as the Southern Appalachian Highlands
Conservancy.
Many developments
are not "green" even though the houses are. In this
case the development itself is green. Mountain Watch is being
studied as part of the Mountain
Landscapes Initiative so it is model for "best practices
for planning and development". What about the future?
Our design
guidelines ensure that any structures built on the land will
take the environment into consideration first. Homes will be
nestled among the trees with subdued colors to blend in with
nature. "Pedestal" homes will be built with cantilevers
above small footprints so the earth is disturbed as little as
possible. Homes will be well designed using high quality materials
intended to last forever. Estate homes will be on flatter, larger
lots allowing more privacy and greenspace between homes.
Here the
land itself is regarded as something beautiful and as few trees
as possible will be removed.
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