Sustainability

Upon completion, the building is to be awarded the BREEAM Very Good green building certification.

The main features on the basis of which the certification is to be achieved include:

Utilization of geothermal heat; favorable energy rating​

Responsible construction (minimizing environmental impact) – use of prefabricated structures (load-bearing structures, façade elements, on-site concrete production)​

Ensuring barrier-free accessibility throughout the building​

Excellent accessibility and public transportation options (creation of a dedicated bus stop)​

Presence of various services (grocery store, bank, pharmacy, etc.)​

Development of cycling infrastructure​

Water consumption strategy – minimizing water use, e.g., using rainwater for irrigation​

Equipment and systems selected based on life cycle analysis​

Waste recycling during construction and operation​

Consideration of ecological and biodiversity aspects in landscaping (planting various native species)​

The facility is characterized by exceptionally high energy efficiency, which includes:

Use of thermal energy from a 1,200-meter-deep geothermal borehole on the site for producing hot water and heating water

Low-flow, heat-recovery ventilation system​

Use of rainwater and groundwater for irrigating green areas instead of potable water​

Cooling energy produced by high-efficiency heat pumps, as well as hot water generated from utilizing waste heat during the cooling process