LEED Platinum of the new buildings at La Ciutadella del Coneixement
Environmental certification revitalizes historic spaces, with a green and energy-efficient approach to design and operation
Motivation
La Ciutadella del Coneixement is the new space dedicated to scientific activity in Barcelona. New facilities will be built on a total of 46,000 m², where 1,200 people, mostly researchers, will work. The modern campus will house the new UPF building, measuring 5,158 m² and three floors high; the new IBE-CSIC building, measuring 5,031 m² and five floors high; and the new BIST headquarters, measuring 23,896 m² distributed over nine floors.
This new space in the Ciutadella stands out for its commitment to sustainability, reflected in the LEED Campus system, a tool that promotes integrated planning and sustainable design in larger environments, thus facilitating LEED certification for projects that span multiple buildings, as in the case of the Ciutadella del Coneixement, which includes the LEED Platinum certification of the UPF-IBE building, as well as the LEED Platinum certification of the BIST building.
Results
ERF-WATTEGA performs this certification that not only revitalizes historic spaces, but also promotes an ecological and energy-efficient approach to design and operation.. The integration of sustainable principles ensures that infrastructures are environmentally friendly, promoting biodiversity and improving the quality of urban life.