Germantown Senior Living Facility Earns LEED Silver Certification

GERMANTOWN, MD — A senior living facility in Germantown has been recognized for its sustainable building standards.

Tribute at Black Hill — a 140-unit development specializing in assisted living and memory care —was awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, facility owner Thrive Senior Living announced Thursday.

LEED, which is short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally recognized system that rewards sustainable development. A building can earn one of four LEED rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.

"Designing a LEED-certified community involves robust planning, dedicated resources and ultimately an unwavering commitment to create a better environment for all," said Thrive Senior Living President Les Stretch. "This commitment directly aligns with Thrive's mission to destroy the traditional blueprint for senior living and to create a place where we can focus on the direct, meaningful personal impact each of us can have on another."

Tribute at Black Hill, located at 312 Baltusrol Drive, collects rainwater for irrigation and has solar panels, LED lighting, and electric vehicle charging stations, according to officials.