Area: -Phase-1 117.000 m²- Phase-2 125.000 m²
Investor: SVR Gayrimenkul Yatırım ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
With the LEED consultancy provided by ERKE, the Business Istanbul A-B-C Blocks successfully earned the LEED BD+C: Core and Shell (v2009) Platinum Certification. Achieved in March 2018, this milestone highlights the project's leadership in environmental sustainability.
The project reached 82 points to achieve the Platinum level, particularly excelling in the Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, and Indoor Environmental Quality categories. Business Istanbul A-B-C Blocks combine eco-friendly technologies and design solutions to deliver both user comfort and environmental sensitivity.
The project earned full points in credits such as Alternative Transportation and Development Density and Community Connectivity, demonstrating its proximity to public transportation and support for low-emission transport solutions. It scored 24 out of 28 points in this category.
Business Istanbul A Block stands out for its innovative approaches to water conservation. It achieved full points in the Water Efficient Landscaping and Water Use Reduction credits, earning 10 out of 10 points in total. These results showcase the effectiveness of the water efficiency systems used in the project.
Through solutions aimed at enhancing energy performance, the project scored 10 out of 21 points in the Optimize Energy Performance category. It also achieved significant results in credits related to on-site renewable energy generation.
Prioritizing occupant health and comfort, the project achieved 11 out of 12 points in the Indoor Environmental Quality category. Factors such as the use of low-emission materials, improved indoor air quality, and access to natural light played a key role in this success.
The project earned 6 out of 6 points in the Innovation category for its innovative design solutions and 4 out of 4 points in the Regional Priority category for its alignment with local requirements. These accomplishments highlight the project's contribution to both global and regional sustainability goals.
By setting a standard of excellence in environmental sustainability, Business Istanbul A-B-C Blocks achieved LEED Platinum Certification with the expert consultancy of ERKE. This project stands as a strong example of innovative and eco-friendly architecture, with the potential to inspire future developments.
