Sustainability Report
Certificates
Embodied carbon
The design focused on minimizing the carbon footprint of materials used. Over 23% of the built-in products were made from recycled materials, and more than 37% of the applied construction materials were regionally sourced from within an 800-kilometer radius. Additionally, the majority of the timber used is FSC-certified, ensuring it comes from responsibly managed forests.
Operational Emissions / Energy
The building is designed to be highly energy-efficient and to use low and zero-carbon energy sources:
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Solar Panels: A 900-square-meter solar panel system provides 5-6% of the building's annual electricity consumption. The remaining electricity demand is met by purchasing power from green energy sources.
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Geothermal System: A ground source heat pump covers approximately 40% of the building's annual heating and cooling energy consumption.
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Rainwater Harvesting: Rainwater is collected and used for irrigation and flushing toilets, conserving a precious resource.
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Passive Design: All occupants have a direct connection to the external environment, which provides fresh air, daylight, and views, reducing the need for artificial lighting and ventilation.
Afterlife
Adaptive reuse was a core consideration. The building's design features are geared toward long-term flexibility. Offset service cores and a modular structural grid create large, flexible floorplates that can accommodate a wide range of working patterns and even alternative building uses in the future. Furthermore, the cladding and external walls are primarily curtain walls, which are easy to replace over a long-term period, contributing to the building's longevity.