Sustainability Report
Embodied carbon
Efficient
- Prioritized Demand Reduction: The design strategically minimized the building's energy needs from the outset.
- Low-Carbon-Footprint Materials: The facade utilizes non-combustible materials with certified low carbon footprints. Reinforced concrete was selected for the structure as a locally appropriate and economical choice.
- High-Performance Building Envelope:
- Features a highly insulated facade with aerated concrete YTONG blocks and 15 cm mineral wool.
- Incorporates a ventilated CEMBRIT facade system.
- Employs high-performance SCHÜCO aluminum windows to significantly reduce thermal bridging.
- Utilizes the custom color palette of facade panels to contribute to passive solar shading.
Operational Emissions / Energy
Efficient
- Passive Design Measures:
- Mechanical Shading: West-facing windows have mechanical shading to minimize solar gain.
- Optimized Window Sizing: Calibrated to balance daylighting and limit overheating.
- Strategic Orientation & Materials: Building orientation and material selection support a low-energy interior climate.
- Operational Efficiency: Installations are segmented by levels to optimize operational efficiency during varying occupancy.
Service and maintenance emissions
Efficient
- Intelligent Climate Control:
- Zoned Heat Pumps: High-efficiency DAIKIN heat pumps are organized into horizontal zones for selective operation based on occupancy.
- Zoned Systems: This zoning logic extends to electrical and domestic hot water systems for optimized efficiency.
- Efficient Hot Water Systems:
- On-Demand Gas Systems: HOVAL systems provide rapid heating with reduced energy consumption and lower carbon emissions.
Key products in low carbon design
CO2
Ventilated facade system
Cembrit Oy
CO2
Ytong Building Airblock
Ytong