Atria Lafayette Hill has been thoughtfully designed to help conserve and protect one of Greater Philadelphia’s most precious natural resources for generations to come – the Wissahickon Creek Watershed. Atria Lafayette Hill will seek LEED^® certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design™ and is the globally recognized standard for verifying a green building is designed, constructed and operated to improve performance. For more details, visit USGBC.org.

In addition to energy-efficient lighting, a high efficiency HVAC system, ENERGY STAR^®-certified appliances and environmentally friendly paint, carpet and wood, our efforts include:

• Construction waste recycling set at a minimum of 75 percent
• Erosion controls to keep soil runoff from polluting local water resources
• Native, drought-tolerant plants
• Training staff to learn how to maintain the building’s environmental features
• Ventilation system that minimizes energy use and creates a healthier indoor environment
• Low-flow water fixtures to reduce consumption

Atria is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council^®
ENERGY STAR^® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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.