• Platinum

Services by Altensis

Project Owner Aromsa Building Size 5000 m2
Location Gebze, Kocaeli Certification Type LEED PLATINUM

Services by Altensis

Project Owner Aromsa
Location Gebze, Kocaeli
Building Size 5000 m2
Certification Type LEED PLATINUM

Located in Gebze Organized Industrial Zone, Aromsa 6 R&D Center and Sales Office has been awarded the PLATINUM level certificate in the LEED v4 BD + C New Construction category.

Building incorporates many environmental and human friendly applications. Aromsa 6 R&D Center and Sales Office building is in a location where a sub-structure is established. Thus, it can serve the users and the visitors without damaging the nature. Carbon emission has been reduced by the fact that the project is close to public transportations and bicycle parking spaces are available in the building site. In addition, the presence of electric vehicle charging stations provides incentives to reduce carbon emissions.

The project is a zero lot-line project. With its planted and navigable roof area, it provides an opportunity of an open space to occupants. ln landscape design, attention has been paid to plant biodiversity and the use of local plants and efficient irrigation systems have been preferred. Rainwater management has been provided, and the landscape irrigation provided by the collected rainwater. With the vegetation of the roof, the heat island effect has been reduced.

Energy-saving devices and systems were used. In addition, the energy gained from the solar panels applied to the side building roof is used in the Aromsa building, saving is provided. Gray water collected from the showers and sink faucets in the building is purified and reused in toilet and urinal flushing systems. In this way, the energy consumption of the building has been reduced by more than 40% and the indoor water consumption has been reduced more than 50%. Indoor air quality has been provided for the occupants with the provisions taken during construction and the selection of low-emitting material. In order for the occupants to benefit from daylight sufficiently, gaps were created on adjacent side surfaces of the building to allow daylight in and skylights were used.

Materials that are sustainable and environmentally friendly are preferred. Recyclable waste points are provided on each floor in order to separate the recyclable waste that will arise during the operation process from domestic waste. Unnecessary consumption of resources can be prevented with all these applications.