LEED-Certification

Viamonte at Walnut Creek is proud to have achieved a prestigious Gold level LEED for Homes certification.

In addition to having achieved the prestigious Gold level LEED for Homes™ certification, Viamonte at Walnut Creek has also been selected as a 2022 LEED Homes Award recipient in the Outstanding Multi-Family Project category!

As the most widely used green landscaping system in the world, this award combines the mission of creating more sustainable building standards with the need to improve quality of life among the residents choosing to live there.

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. For more than 25 years, this merit of excellence has encouraged the growth of environmentally friendly construction practices across the country.

It is 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. At Viamonte, “green building” is in both the small details, using recycled materials and native plants, and the big picture, making sustainable, beautiful, and healthy places to thrive and create community.

From site planning to finish materials, we used design strategies, building systems, materials and methods that ensure Viamonte contributes to the sustainability of our Walnut Creek neighborhood and natural environment in which we are built.

⦁ Urban infill site development
⦁ Access to open spaces and walking paths
⦁ Drought tolerant plants and water efficient irrigation system
⦁ Diversion of construction waste for recycling
⦁ Cool roofing reflecting UV solar heat gain
⦁ All on-site stormwater flow-to bio-retention basins, flow-thru planters, and self-treating permeable pavements
⦁ Multiple local transit options
⦁ Bike parking for residents and staff
⦁ Electric vehicle parking with charging stations
⦁ Sustainably sourced building materials
⦁ Durable, environmentally preferred flooring finishes
⦁ Building energy efficiency exceeds State Energy Code by minimum 15%
⦁ High efficiency plumbing fixtures, fittings, and water efficient appliances
⦁ Energy efficient LED light fixtures and motion sensing lighting controls
⦁ Energy efficient, non-ozone depleting refrigerant HVAC systems
⦁ No smoking throughout the building and grounds