Worldwide Business Center

Area: 35.000 m²
Investor: MYC Partners
Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Success Achieved Through ERKE’s LEED Consultancy

The Worldwide Business Center in Istanbul prioritized environmental sustainability goals and was awarded LEED BD+C: Core and Shell Gold Certification in 2017. As ERKE, we provided LEED consultancy, implementing innovative strategies in building design and construction processes to minimize environmental impacts. Achieving a total of 66 points, the project set an exemplary standard in sustainable building practices.

1. Outstanding Achievements Across Sustainability Categories

The Worldwide Business Center excelled in multiple LEED scorecard categories, with notable highlights including:

Sustainable Sites (24/28 Points):
The project earned high scores through solutions such as:

• Access to Public Transit
• Parking Spaces for Low-Emission Vehicles
• Bicycle-Friendly Infrastructure

Additional strategies included:

• Stormwater Management (1/1 point) to control water runoff
• Heat Island Effect Reduction (1/1 point) to mitigate urban heat impacts.

These approaches significantly reduced the building's environmental footprint.

Water Efficiency (10/10 Points):
The project achieved full points by integrating innovative irrigation systems and solutions for efficient water use, ensuring reduced water consumption and conservation of natural resources.

Energy and Atmosphere (12/37 Points):
Success in this category was defined by:

• Optimized Energy Performance (6/21 points) to reduce energy consumption
• Energy Measurement and Monitoring (6/6 points) to track and improve energy system efficiency.

2. Innovative Material Use and Indoor Environmental Quality

The project made significant strides in Materials and Resources (6/13 Points) by:

• Incorporating recycled content (2/2 points)
• Prioritizing the use of regional materials (2/2 points) to reduce transportation impacts.

In the Indoor Environmental Quality (6/12 Points) category, the project supported occupant health and comfort through:

• Low-Emitting Materials
• Enhanced ventilation strategies for improved indoor air quality.

Conclusion: An Environmentally Friendly Business Hub

The LEED Gold Certification awarded to the Worldwide Business Center demonstrates that environmentally conscious design and construction processes can be successfully implemented. With ERKE’s expert consultancy, the project raised the bar for sustainability, setting an example for future developments.

As a model for both environmental and social sustainability, the Worldwide Business Center inspires other projects to pursue similar goals. At ERKE, we remain committed to leading innovative and environmentally responsible projects, helping to shape a more sustainable future.