ProCredit Bank Bulgaria Head Office
ProCredit Bank Bulgaria Head Office
The Head Office of ProCredit Bank Bulgaria is the first building in the ProCredit Group to achieve EDGE Zero Carbon certification. Zero Carbon status is awarded to EDGE-certified projects that have offset 100% of their operational emissions and have reached at least 40% energy savings onsite compared to a base case building. This achievement reflects ProCredit’s strategy of reducing its environmental impact through various measures.
LED lighting, insulation, energy-efficient cooling and ventilation systems, sensible heat recovery from exhaust air, and a solar photovoltaic plant were installed in the office to achieve 50 percent onsite energy savings. The remaining CO2 emissions will be offset through biogas production from the local wastewater treatment plant.
The ProCredit Group is made up of development-oriented commercial banks operating in Southeastern and Eastern Europe and South America. The group is committed to minimizing the impact of its lending operations and encouraging its clients to invest in an environmentally-responsible way.
ProCredit Bank’s head office in Bulgaria has received EDGE Zero Carbon certification from Sintali-SGS.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
Energy Savings*
Water Savings
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reduced window-to-wall ratio, insulation of the roof and external walls, higher thermal performance glass, an energy-efficient air conditioning system, solar photovoltaics, energy-saving lighting in internal spaces, occupancy sensors, offsite renewable energy procurement, and carbon offsets.
Water
Dual-flush water closets and low-flow faucets in all bathrooms and water-efficient faucets for kitchen sinks.
Materials
Re-use of existing floor, roof, walls, and window frames.
*Part of the energy efficiency percentage may be associated with virtual energy for comfort depending on the presence of heating and cooling systems. Note that virtual energy does not contribute savings to utility bills.
Ufficio BJX
Ufficio BJX
Ufficio Arquitectura y Mobiliario has retrofit a former residential unit in the Bajio region of Mexico, converting the space into an office location. Ufficio is an authorized distributor of designer furniture, finishing materials and accessories.
Solar panels were installed to generate power for lighting and other electrical needs, with internal comfort increased through the installation of solar photovoltaics and ceiling fans. The remaining CO2 emissions will be offset to achieve EDGE Zero Carbon certification. The retrofit also included the installation of water-efficient plumbing fixtures and the reuse of walls and floor slab.
Special attention was paid to the preservation of vegetation on the property throughout the construction process.
Ufficio BJX has received EDGE Zero Carbon certification from GBCI.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
Energy Savings*
Water Savings
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reflective paint and tiles on the roof, energy-saving lighting in internal and external spaces, ceiling fans throughout the office, and a solar power system.
Water
Low-flow faucets in bathrooms, dual flush water closets, and water-efficient kitchen sinks.
Materials
Reuse of existing walls and stone blocks for internal walls, and composite in-situ concrete and steel decks on the floor and roof.
*Part of the energy efficiency percentage may be associated with virtual energy for comfort depending on the presence of heating and cooling systems. Note that virtual energy does not contribute savings to utility bills.
ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower
ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower
A publicly-listed company, ArthaLand is a pioneer in the development of premium sustainable projects that couple innovative design with high quality construction. All of the company’s residential and commercial projects adhere to global and national standards for green buildings, including LEED and BERDE.
ArthaLand is the first in the world to achieve EDGE Zero Carbon certification for its flagship office building, the ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower (ACPT) in Manila. It is the only triple-certified project in the Philippines, having also earned LEED Platinum and BERDE 5-star certification. Zero Carbon status is awarded to EDGE-certified projects that have offset 100% of their operational emissions and have reached at least 40% energy savings onsite compared to a base case building. ACPT has projected energy savings of 45% with 100% hydroelectric energy supplied by the Pantabangan Masiway Hydroelectric Plant.
“We are honored to receive this certification award as it shines light on our other projects, Cebu Exchange and Savya Financial Center. These office projects will adhere to the same standards and target EDGE Zero Carbon certification,” said Jaime González, Vice Chairman and President of ArthaLand. “By achieving Zero Carbon, we have once again raised the bar of green building standards in the country, keeping us true to our unwavering commitment of building sustainable and exceptional developments.”
ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower has received final EDGE certification from the Philippine Green Building Initiative.
Predicted Savings of EDGE Certification
Energy Savings*
Water Savings
Less Embodied Energy in Materials
Technical Solutions
Energy
Reflective paint for roof, external shading devices, insulation of roof and walls, higher thermal performance glass, variable refrigerant (VRV) cooling system, sensible heat recovery from exhaust air, energy-saving lighting for internal and external spaces, occupancy sensors in open offices, daylight photoelectric sensors for internal spaces, and offsite renewable energy procurement.
Water
Low-flow faucets, dual flush water closets and water-efficient urinals in bathrooms, condensate water recovery, a rainwater harvesting system and a grey water treatment and recycling system.
Materials
In-situ reinforced concrete slab for floor and roof, curtain walling (opaque element) for external walls, medium-weight hollow concrete blocks for internal walls with plasterboards on metal studs, and finished concrete floor with stone tiles/slabs.
*Part of the energy efficiency percentage may be associated with virtual energy for comfort depending on the presence of heating and cooling systems. Note that virtual energy does not contribute savings to utility bills.
EDGE is currently funded by the UK Government with original funding by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
Additional support has been provided by Austria, Canada, Denmark, ESMAP, EU, Finland, GEF, Hungary and Japan.