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West Broad Residences was designed, built and operated with “Green” features that are environmentally and socially responsible. As a testament to this commitment, West Broad Residences has obtained LEED Silver certification.
Indoor Environmental Quality
- Exterior wall insulation exceeds construction standards
- Energy efficient HVAC system
- Low Volatile Organic Compounds and materials were used throughout
- Completely non-smoking building
Alternative Transportation
- East and West Falls Church Metro stations (orange and silver lines) are less than 8 minutes away
- Bus Stops located in front of the building (Buses 3T and 28A)
- Two Electrical Vehicle Car charging stations in the garage
- 28 designated fuel efficient/low emitting vehicle parking spaces in the garage
Sustainable Site Condition
- Open space that is vegetated and ample; exceeding more than 20% of the property
- Bicycle features; 200+ bike racks/locks, dedicated Bike Repair room (“Gears”), some of the regions best bike trails are about 1 mile from West Broad - Washington & Old Dominion and Custis
- Recycling chutes on each residential floor
- Energy and Atmosphere
- ENERGY STAR® certified refrigerators and dishwashers
- Designed light colored roof to enable more efficient HVAC system operations
- High efficiency light fixtures with occupancy sensors installed in common areas
Water Efficiency
- High efficiency plumbing fixtures in all units and common areas help reduce water usage and waste
Eco-Friendly Construction
- 95% of the construction and demolition waste did not end up in a landfill
- More than 20% of building materials were sourced within a 500 mile radius