Sustainability
What it Means to be Green
You will enjoy a variety of benefits from living in a green environment. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, is a building certification process developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. It uses a point system based on the design and construction of energy-efficient, water-conserving structures that use green or sustainable resources and materials. The Lincoln Scottsdale has achieved LEED-Platinum Certification for its innovative use of the following:
- Energy Efficient Building Envelope (Insulation)
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- High-Efficiency Mechanical System
- Water Conserving Fixtures
- Water Conserving Irrigation
- Environmentally Conscious Landscaping
- High Efficiency Low E Windows
- ENERGY STAR Appliances
- Recycled Building Materials
- Sustainable Finishing Materials
- Better Indoor Air Quality