The developers of Luminato have gone to extremes to assure privacy between floors, where the greatest challenge to controlling sound transmission in condominium buildings exists. Sound between floors is of two types: noise that travels through the air, including voices, music, TV, etc. (which is also a concern between units that are side by side) and pounding sounds, primarily neighbors walking on the story above. Sound through the air is controlled by insulation and isolation, and is aided by bulk. Pounding […]
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What makes Luminato’s heating and air conditioning “state-of-the-art”?
Energy efficiency is integral to a “state-of-the-art” system. The heating and cooling at Luminato will be provided by a Variable Refrigeration Flow (VRF) system. A refrigerant solution will flow to each unit, providing either heating or cooling at any time, on demand. The returning refrigerant will be “tempered,” which means heated or cooled as necessary by an individual heat pump located outside of the building. This is one of the most energy-efficient ways available today to mechanically heat and cool […]
Read MoreA day in the life of a Luminato resident
Condo seekers have a new option in Portland. Situated in the East End, just a stone’s throw from the Old Port, Luminato offers residents the benefits of city living and Maine’s natural beauty. Its open living spaces, soaring ceilings, huge windows, and meticulous design set a new standard for an urban lifestyle in Maine. If you aspire to live, work and play in Portland, here’s how your typical day might unfold: 6:30 AM – Rise and shine It’s a beautiful Maine […]
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What is a “Green Roof?”
A “green roof” is an extension of the existing roof system, and incorporates a high quality water-proofing and root repellant system, a drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium, and plants. A green roof offers a number of public and private benefits. Public benefits include: Aesthetic Improvement Urban greening is an easy and effective strategy for beautifying the built environment. Storm water Management Green roofs store water in the substrate, from which the plants take it up and return […]
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