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 two miles 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; 100+ 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 STAR® certified refrigerators and dishwashers
Designed light colored roof to enable more efficient HVAC system operations
Custis Trail (2.5 mi) and W&OD Trail (0.7 mi)
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
