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Environmentally conscious, we implemented our vision of balancing, developing and preserving our natural resources by applying minimal impact, low density, "green" building practices and materials.  The projects' architect and professional designer, Betty Lasseter, artfully and skillfully combined long life, recycled and/or resource efficient products with quality, beauty and durability. 

Our home may look tan but it’s really GREEN! 

Lasseters Landing is proud of the efforts and strides taken to be earth friendly in the consumption of raw materials during construction and using earth friendly products in the day to day running of our establishment. 

What constitutes “Green” Building?  Green can be a multitude of “ingredients” from initial site plan to dwelling size and of course materials used in construction.  Definition of “green” materials as defined by John Hermannsson, AIA in his publication GREEN BUILDING RESOURCE GUIDE, which was used as one of the many guides in researching the products and materials used in construction of Lasseters Landing are as follows: 

1. Nontoxic:  Manufacturer claims product or material is not poisonous when used as intended
2. Recycled Content:  Products manufactured from used products or by-products
3. Resource Efficient:  Products or materials that are more conserving of energy or materials than similar conventional products

4. Long life cycle:  Products or materials that last significantly longer and consume less resources for maintenance than conventional products or materials

5. Environmentally conscious:  Products or materials that are manufactured or provided in a way that reduces a negative environmental impact compared to similar conventional products or materials

Another direct action towards preservation was building a "Living Shoreline".

Restoring North Carolina’s Coast - NC COASTAL FEDERATION RESTORATION & PROTECTION PROJECT:

"Coastal marshes are declining throughout NC’s coastal region, and will continue to do so in the coming decades due to storms, boat wakes, development impacts and sea level rise. Since 1999, the North Carolina Coastal Federation has implemented a pilot cost share program to encourage the demonstration of “Living Shorelines” projects along the estuarine coasts of North Carolina.

Broadly defined, a “Living Shorelines” project is an innovative approach that combines various stabilization methods to control shoreline erosion, while restoring and/or preserving the characteristics of the estuarine marshes and upland buffers.

Through grant support from sources such as NOAA, Restore America’s Estuaries, NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund, and others, NCCF has provided cost share funds for nineteen project sites, and the Federation has provided technical assistance and guidance for numerous property owners and partners throughout NC’s estuarine region.

 Why Are Living Shorelines Important?

 North Carolina’s diverse coastal marsh systems provide critical nursery habitat for many recreationally and commercially valuable fisheries. Wetlands provide direct and indirect food sources for countless animals, including amphibians, mammals, insects and waterfowl, and they filter out pollution and sediment from stormwater runoff. In this way, wetlands protect the water quality, by acting as the “kidneys” of the estuary. Because they absorb stormwater and wave energy, marshes provide flood protection and erosion control. Coastal marshes are also a very important part of North Carolina’s natural heritage and beauty, and are closely associated with the health of the estuaries’ shellfish areas".

Restoration Site #2-Columbia:  The Lasseters Landing Living Shoreline Project was constructed with funds and support from the property owners, NCCF, and grant support from NOAA's Community-Based Restoration Program.  This 424 foot-long sill was completed in 2003, and is an example of a brackish ecosystem.

For the complete article, click here: North Carolina Coastal Federation.