PHOENIX—Alliance says its 264-unit, Scottsdale-area development, Broadstone Lincoln located at 7100 E. Lincoln Dr., was recently awarded LEED-H Platinum Certification. This marks Alliance's second development nationwide to achieve this level of certification.

“Alliance is very proud to achieve LEED-H Platinum certification with Broadstone Lincoln — we took great care in developing this property pursuant to the sustainable standards inherent in the LEED-H program and exceeded our target with the Platinum certification,” says Ian Swiergol, Alliance's managing director of development for the southwest region. “Broadstone Lincoln is a unique project that attracts a very discerning demographic and the certification is a testament to our efforts.”

To support certification, Broadstone Lincoln implemented a range of innovative measures for energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainable operations. Improvements include: an energy-efficient building envelope; recycled building materials; high-efficiency mechanical systems; water-saving fixtures and irrigation systems; environmentally-conscious landscaping, high-efficiency low-E windows and EnergyStar appliances. In addition, the project team used sustainable finishing materials with exhaust fans and drains/pipes for moisture-control durability, and created a reduced-heat island effect with reflective roofing materials, paver ground covering and landscaping that minimizes heat absorption. To improve indoor air quality, there are no unvented combustion appliances onsite, carbon monoxide monitors have been installed on each floor and all residences feature enhanced exhausts in bathrooms. HERS rater testing was also completed in each apartment to inspect air tightness within the home and its mechanical ducts.