Area: 35.210 m²
Investor: Turkish Airlines
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
The THY Catering Building in Istanbul earned LEED BD+C: New Construction Certified Level in 2021 through its environmentally friendly practices. ERKE’s expert consultancy played a pivotal role in helping the project achieve its sustainability goals. Innovative strategies were implemented across energy efficiency, water management, materials usage, and indoor environmental quality, showcasing a strong commitment to sustainable design.
The project’s key sustainability achievements included advanced solutions for energy and water management:
Energy Performance (9/18 Points):
Energy-efficient systems were implemented to optimize energy consumption, enhancing efficiency while reducing the carbon footprint.
Water Efficiency (8/11 Points):
Innovative designs reduced both indoor and outdoor water consumption. Water metering systems and low-flow fixtures played a significant role in achieving water savings.
The project’s focus on materials usage and indoor comfort helped minimize environmental impact while improving occupant satisfaction:
Materials Management (3/13 Points):
High success was achieved in construction and demolition waste management (2/2 Points), promoting the use of environmentally friendly materials.
Indoor Environmental Quality (4/16 Points):
Advanced indoor air quality strategies (2/2 Points) and eco-friendly interior solutions ensured a healthy and comfortable working environment.
The project earned 8/20 Points in the Location and Transportation category, reflecting its contribution to environmental sustainability. Highlights include:
These strategies actively promoted sustainable transportation, reducing the environmental impact of commuting.
The THY Catering Building, with its LEED Certified Certification, marks an important milestone in its sustainability journey. With a focus on energy and resource efficiency, supported by ERKE’s expert consultancy, the project sets an example for reducing environmental impacts and achieving sustainable outcomes.
As future projects aim for higher certification levels, this success serves as an essential step toward greater sustainability. At ERKE, we remain dedicated to contributing to projects that promote environmental and social sustainability.
