Designed to provide a healthier and more optimal work environment for its employees based on environmentally sustainable principles, the Metlife project received the Gold certification under the LEED Commercial Interior category.

Commercial Interior projects are designed according to the concept of Work Place Innovation as well as being green.

About 40 percent of the world’s energy consumption and about 30 percent of water consumption come from buildings, according to research done. In addition, about 90 percent of human life is in buildings.

Metlife Istanbul Headquarters Office is located in the Kavacik Business Center certified by LEED Core & Shell Gold which is also managed by Altensis. In addition to the advantages of the building’s core and shell being green, the project’s interior architectural and mechanical system designs, materials and equipment choices are made according to efficient, sustainable criteria. In this respect, it offers measurable benefits in terms of physical and psychological health, productivity and performance, as well as a quality working environment and environmental impact compared to other offices.

Thanks to the use of daylight, presence sensors, efficient lighting fixtures and mechanical systems, it has been calculated that it provides energy savings of over 40% over total energy consumption compared to a normal efficient building. In addition, more than 90% of the electrical equipment installed in the office is ENERGY STAR compatible with the international program aimed at boosting energy efficiency.

The project has other features such as delivering 30% more clean air than the most important features of green offices within the scope of LEED, water efficiency, measurability of mechanical-electrical systems, use of low emission construction materials and alternative public transportation facilities.