PHOENIX—Alliance's 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. And this certification could mark a new standard for a demographic of renters nationwide.

Ian Swiergol, Alliance's managing director of development for the Southwest region tells GlobeSt.com, “It's very uncommon to have achieved this level of certification. We found consultants who know what they're doing—we were fortunate to have a great team.”

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.