Building Area: 10,340 m²
Investor: Kar Porselen Industry and Trade Inc.
Location: Bilecik, Turkey
Located in the Pazaryeri Organized Industrial Zone of Bilecik, Turkey, the Kar Porselen Warehouse Project received LEED Gold Certification on March 21, 2025, under the LEED BD+C: Warehouses and Distribution Centers v4 rating system. As ERKE Sustainability Consultancy, we proudly provided full LEED consulting services for this important project.
Achieving a total of 61 points, the warehouse building stood out for its strong performance in energy efficiency, water conservation, and stormwater management. Designed to increase operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impact, this logistics-focused facility demonstrates how sustainability principles can be effectively applied in industrial buildings.
1. Integrative Process (1/1 Point): At the earliest stage of the project, all technical disciplines collaborated to shape a sustainability-focused design. Energy and water strategies were incorporated from the very beginning.
2. Location and Transportation (3/20 Points): Despite being located in a low-density area, the project earned core points through dedicated parking for green vehicles, a reduced parking footprint, and protection of sensitive land.
3. Sustainable Sites (6/10 Points): The project earned full points (3/3) for rainwater management by preserving natural drainage on site. Additionally, heat island effect was mitigated through optimized site and open space design.
4. Water Efficiency (9/11 Points): Low-flow plumbing fixtures and water-efficient landscaping resulted in significant water savings. Whole-building water metering was implemented, ensuring transparent consumption tracking.
5. Energy and Atmosphere (24/33 Points): The project achieved 18 points in Optimized Energy Performance, reflecting high energy efficiency. Rooftop renewable energy systems (3/3 points) contributed to on-site energy generation, and green power procurement (2/2 points) helped reduce carbon emissions.
6. Materials and Resources (3/13 Points): Over 90% of construction waste was diverted from landfills, supporting sustainable waste management. Additionally, materials with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) were selected to enhance product transparency.
7. Indoor Environmental Quality (6/16 Points): All indoor areas, including offices, were designed for thermal and visual comfort. Low-VOC materials and effective HVAC and lighting strategies were applied to prioritize occupant health and well-being.
The Kar Porselen Warehouse Project serves as a prime example of how sustainability goals can be realistically implemented in logistics facilities. At ERKE, we played an active role throughout the process—from developing sustainability strategies to finalizing the LEED submission to USGBC.
We conducted detailed energy and water data analysis, guided the project team on technical requirements, managed construction-phase controls, and ensured complete documentation. All four regional priority credits were achieved, and five Innovation points were targeted through unique strategies. The inclusion of a LEED Accredited Professional further supported the certification’s success.
This investment by Kar Porselen is not merely a warehouse—it is a modern logistics hub grounded in environmental responsibility. The project’s success reflects ERKE’s industry-specific LEED expertise and its commitment to integrating sustainability with local context and practical outcomes.
