Makina OSB Management Office

Area: 6.670 m²
Investor: Makina OSB
Location: Kocaeli, Turkey

Makine İhtisas OSB Management Building Achieves LEED Silver Certification with ERKE’s Consultancy

As ERKE Design, we provided LEED Consultancy for the Makine İhtisas OSB Management Building, which earned LEED BD+C: New Construction (v4) Silver Certification with a total of 50 points. Through environmentally friendly design and innovative sustainability strategies, we delivered both environmental and economic value.

Success Across LEED Categories

The 50 points achieved highlight the success of our sustainable solutions and practices. Here are the key areas of achievement:

1. Location & Transportation (10/20 Points):
We made significant strides in reducing environmental impacts by promoting sustainable transportation options. Notable achievements include:

• Access to Quality Transit (3/5)
• High-Density Site Development (4/5).
  These efforts provided sustainable commuting solutions for employees and visitors.

2. Water Efficiency (7/11 Points):
The project focused on the efficient use of water resources, earning 7 points. Key successes include:

• Indoor Water Use Reduction (4/6)
• Outdoor Water Use Reduction (2/2).
  These measures contributed significantly to environmental sustainability.

3. Energy & Atmosphere (11/53 Points):
Through energy efficiency efforts, the project earned 11 points, with particular success in:

• Optimize Energy Performance (10/18), achieving a substantial reduction in energy consumption.

4. Materials & Resources (4/13 Points):
We achieved success in sustainable material selection by focusing on:

• Building Life Cycle Impact Reduction
• Construction Waste Management.
  These strategies optimized resource use and minimized environmental impacts.

5. Indoor Environmental Quality (7/16 Points):
We prioritized occupant health and comfort, earning 7 points. Key achievements include:

• Enhanced IAQ Strategies
• Daylight and Views, improving air quality and ensuring natural light access.

6. Innovation (4/6 Points):
By implementing innovative sustainability solutions, the project earned 4 points, showcasing creative approaches to achieving LEED goals.

ERKE’s Contributions

At the Makine İhtisas OSB Management Building, we adopted a strategic approach to minimize environmental impacts while supporting the efficient use of resources like energy and water. Key contributions include:

• Integrating energy and water efficiency systems to reduce operational costs.
• Promoting sustainable transportation options to reduce the carbon footprint.
• Designing a healthy and comfortable indoor environment for employees.

A Model of Environmental Responsibility

This project stands as a successful example of sustainability with environmental responsibility at its core. By achieving LEED Silver Certification, the Makine İhtisas OSB Management Building highlights how innovative strategies can create sustainable and efficient operations.

At ERKE, we remain committed to delivering forward-thinking solutions and bringing more sustainable projects to life for a greener future.