At ERKE, we successfully completed the LEED BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers (v4) certification process for the İGA Çelebi Cargo Warehouse Building project. Achieving a total score of 55/110, the project earned a LEED SILVER certification, making it a pioneering example among sustainable logistics facilities.
Key LEED Categories and Performance Highlights
Sustainable Sites
The project earned 7/10 points through strategies such as stormwater management, heat island effect mitigation solutions, and light pollution prevention. These approaches effectively minimized environmental impacts.
Water Efficiency
With 8/11 points, the project demonstrated significant success in water efficiency. Optimized indoor water use and outdoor water-saving solutions formed the foundation of this achievement.
Energy & Atmosphere
The project earned 13/53 points through energy optimization, advanced energy monitoring systems, and renewable energy production. Efficient energy management contributed to environmental sustainability.
Materials & Resources
The project achieved 3/13 points by incorporating waste management processes and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), supporting the use of environmentally friendly materials.
Indoor Environmental Quality
Scoring 6/16 points, the project implemented indoor air quality strategies and lighting solutions. These efforts prioritized occupant comfort and highlighted this category's importance.
Innovation & Regional Priority
With innovative applications and solutions tailored to local priorities, the project achieved 9/10 points in this category.
ERKE’s Role
ERKE provided expert consultancy in areas such as energy modeling, water efficiency analyses, and sustainable material selection. By ensuring processes aligned with LEED criteria, the project reduced its environmental impact and achieved its sustainability goals.
Conclusion
The İGA Çelebi Cargo Warehouse Building stands as an exemplary project in sustainable logistics facilities with its LEED SILVER certification. ERKE’s expertise played a pivotal role in this achievement.
