PHOENIX—Alliance's 264-unit Scottsdale-areadevelopment, Broadstone Lincoln, located at 7100 E. Lincoln Dr.,was recently awarded LEED-H Platinum Certification. This marksAlliance's second development nationwide to achieve this level ofcertification. And this certification could mark a new standard fora demographic of renters nationwide.

Ian Swiergol, Alliance's managing director ofdevelopment for the Southwest region tellsGlobeSt.com, “It's very uncommon to have achievedthis level of certification. We found consultants who know whatthey're doing—we were fortunate to have a great team.”

To support certification, Broadstone Lincoln implemented a rangeof innovative measures for energy efficiency, water conservationand sustainable operations. Improvements include: anenergy-efficient building envelope; recycled building materials;high-efficiency mechanical systems; water-saving fixtures andirrigation systems; environmentally-conscious landscaping,high-efficiency low-E windows and EnergyStar appliances. Inaddition, the project team used sustainable finishing materialswith exhaust fans and drains/pipes for moisture-control durability,and created a reduced-heat island effect with reflective roofingmaterials, paver ground covering and landscaping that minimizesheat absorption. To improve indoor air quality, there are nounvented combustion appliances onsite, carbon monoxide monitorshave been installed on each floor and all residences featureenhanced exhausts in bathrooms. HERS rater testing was alsocompleted in each apartment to inspect air tightness within thehome and its mechanical ducts.