Our Green Practices
At Atria, we’re committed to serving our residents’ great-great-grandchildren, too. That’s why we continuously invest in improving the sustainability of our communities to ensure a healthier planet for future generations.
Atria’s sustainability efforts include:
- Energy Star® – Rated Appliances & Equipment
- Renewable energy initiatives (i.e. solar)
- Recycling programs
- Sustainability certifications, including:
- LEED®
- ENERGY STAR®
- IREM® Certified Sustainable Property
- Ecological housekeeping and landscaping methods
- Energy-efficient lighting and windows
- Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems
- Sustainable copier operations
- Drought-tolerant landscaping with drip irrigation
- Use of green-certified products where feasible, including:
- 100% recyclable carpet
- Zero-VOC paints
- LED light bulbs
- High-performance exterior doors
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures
- Green cleaning practices
- Sustainability clauses in vendor contracts
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program
Atria Senior Living is a proud member of the U.S. Green Building Council®, IREM®, and is a proud ENERGY STAR® partner.
Atria’s LEED Certified Communities
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ – a rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to recognize and certify high-performance green buildings.
It’s the nationally accepted standard for verifying a building is designed, constructed and operated to improved performance across nine key areas: integrative process, location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation, and regional priority.
LEED Certified® buildings save money and resources and have a positive impact on the health of occupants, while promoting renewable, clean energy.
Atria’s IREM Certified Sustainable Properties
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) awards Certified Sustainable Properties that demonstrate exceptional real estate management in green building performance.
IREM Certified Sustainable Property for senior housing requires a building to show excellence in sustainability achievements across the following categories:
- Baseline practices
- Energy
- Water
- Health
- Recycling
- Purchasing
Atria is proud to have achieved the IREM® Certified Sustainable Property for senior housing at the following location:
Atria Valley View
Atria’s ENERGY STAR-Certified Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awards ENERGY STAR certifications to buildings that outperform at least 75% of similar buildings nationwide on an annual basis. Buildings that earn this achievement help protect the environment through their reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy usage.
According to the EPA’s ENERGY STAR website, when compared to its peers, an ENERGY STAR-certified office building:
- Uses 35% less energy
- Generates 35% fewer greenhouse gas emissions
- Costs $0.54 less per square foot to operate
- Has higher rental and occupancy rates
That’s why Atria is honored to have achieved more 2020 ENERGY STAR certifications than anyone in the senior care community category, reaching over 80 certifications in the last year alone.
ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
USGBC® and the related logo are trademarks owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and are used with permission.
IREM® is a registered trademark of the Institute of Real Estate Management.
LEED® – an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ – is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council® and is the preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of high-performance green buildings.