Luke Field Earns LEED Gold

Luke Field Earns LEED Gold

The 2.4 million-square-foot Luke Field logistics campus in Glendale has officially become Arizona’s highest-scoring LEED Gold v4 industrial development.

Developed by Lincoln Property Company in partnership with Goldman Sachs, the Class A industrial project achieved LEED Gold v4 certification for Core & Shell and Warehouse Distribution Center — surpassing Lincoln’s own Park303 Phase 2 development in Glendale by one point.

The distinction makes Luke Field the highest-scoring LEED-certified industrial building in Arizona, setting a new sustainability benchmark for large-scale logistics campuses across the Southwest.

Sustainability Milestone Without Energy Credits

Luke Field achieved the LEED certification without relying on renewable energy credit purchases — an uncommon accomplishment for industrial developments in the region.

“Luke Field – and Park303 before it – prove that we can deliver large-scale industrial development in the Southwest that is both ambitious and sustainable,” said Lincoln Vice President of Development Michael Monroe. “The process requires early integration of LEED objectives and modeling, but the outcome is notable. Luke Field represents a massive effort by our team and our project partners. We are extremely proud of its success as a project that now leads the market and sets new benchmarks for the industry.”

By securing 45 design credits prior to construction completion, the development positioned itself to achieve full LEED Gold v4 certification organically — without the additional step of purchasing renewable energy credits.

Massive Campus in Strategic Glendale Location

Located at 13543 A and 13543 B Northern Ave., and 7733 Litchfield Rd. in Glendale, Luke Field spans 140 acres at the southeast corner of Litchfield Road and Northern Avenue.

The campus includes three Class A industrial buildings:

• 695,750-square-foot Building A
• 454,761-square-foot Building B
• 1.27 million-square-foot Building C

The project sits in one of metro Phoenix’s most active industrial corridors, offering strong freeway connectivity and proximity to workforce housing — two factors that have fueled the region’s logistics growth.

Energy, Water and Waste Reduction Benchmarks

In achieving LEED Gold v4 status, Luke Field was evaluated on energy performance, water conservation, materials usage, indoor environmental quality and innovation.

The development exceeded industry standards with:

• 59% energy savings through high-efficiency LEDs, advanced lighting controls, R-38 insulated roofing, daylighting features, insulated overhead doors and reflective glazing.
• 77% total water savings and 87% outdoor water savings through drought-tolerant landscaping and efficient irrigation systems. The site was optimized to reduce runoff, enhance infiltration and mitigate heat island effects — a key factor in an arid climate.
• 61% landfill diversion by recycling construction debris instead of sending usable materials to landfills.
• 20% recycled material content using post-consumer and pre-consumer materials.
• 20+ products with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) or Health Product Declarations (HPDs) to promote transparency and environmentally responsible sourcing.

Indoor air quality was strengthened through low-emitting materials such as VOC-compliant paints, formaldehyde-free wood and advanced ventilation systems — enhancing occupant health and workplace comfort.

Designed for Modern Tenants

“Luke Field’s LEED Gold v4 certification is just one of the ways it delivers beyond traditional industrial expectations. That includes a deep bench of operational and people-focused amenities,” said Lincoln Development Director Anthony Villarreal. “The combination makes Luke Field well-suited for a new generation of clients – owners and tenants who are environmentally and energy conscious, and face increased challenges in attracting and retaining quality employees in a tight labor market.”

Each building features:

• 40-foot clear heights
• 25-foot-tall glass entries
• 3,000 amps of expandable power
• Automated dock doors
• Steel moment frame shear bracing
• 5’ x 10’ clerestory windows for natural daylight

The campus also incorporates Lincoln’s “creative industrial” amenities, including barbeque stations, shaded outdoor eating areas and collaborative employee gathering spaces — features increasingly sought after in today’s labor market.

Major Sale Signals Market Strength

The project’s sustainability profile and high-end specifications helped attract Walmart, which purchased the 1.28-million-square-foot Building C in late 2025 for $152 million. The transaction marked Arizona’s largest industrial building sale of the year and represented the first tenant commitment at Luke Field.

Meanwhile, Park303 Phase 2 recorded similar momentum when Dollar Tree acquired its 1.25-million-square-foot LEED-certified Building C for $147 million, bringing Phase 2 to 83% occupancy.

These transactions underscore continued investor and tenant demand for high-performance, sustainable logistics facilities in metro Phoenix.

Project Team and What’s Next

Luke Field was designed by Butler Design Group and constructed by Layton Construction, with GAIA serving as sustainability consultant. The partnership led Lincoln to engage GAIA in the LEED Volume Program for Industrial Assets — signaling a broader, portfolio-level commitment to sustainability.

Lincoln currently serves as property manager and leasing agent for Luke Field and is actively marketing Buildings A and B for lease or acquisition.

With record-setting LEED performance, major tenant commitments and strong leasing interest, Luke Field positions Glendale as a leading hub for next-generation industrial development — proving that large-scale logistics and high-level sustainability can successfully coexist in Arizona’s demanding desert climate.

Originally reported by AZ Big Media.