Green Building

Cost and energy efficient offices at Népliget Center

The Népliget Center office project gained Skanska a GreenBuilding partnership of the European Commission. Skanska won the GreenBuilding certification for its environmental conscious and energy-efficient technologies.

Green elements:
 
- Optimized energy consumption
- Heat recuperating system
- Access to public transportation
- Extra amount of natural light
- Solar panels
- Energy efficient office lightning
- Selective waste collection
- Bicycles to loan free of charge
GreenBuilding is a voluntary program of the European Commission which was launched in early 2005 with the purpose of improving the use of potential energy savings in non-residential buildings. A certified building must meet the requirement of saving at least 25% of energy when compared to the energy norms of the given country.




Népliget Center facts
The project combines Scandinavian traditions of functionality and simplicity with the elements of Nordic architecture. What kind of green solutions does the Népliget Center have?

Optimized energy consumption

Optimized energy consumption results in lower energy costs. In Népliget Center a Quantum chiller cooling system was installed to prepare 10 oC water for fan-coil units and cooling coils for air handling units. There are several advantages of using a chiller - an up to 25% reduction of operating costs, minimum noise and vibration and highest efficiency. The fan-coil system is installed for heating and cooling and the electricity supply of the fan-coil system is connected to the meters of each tenant. The temperature of the work stations can be individually adjusted. With this solution, the tenants are inclined to optimize their energy consumption by only using it when it is needed.

Heat recuperating system

Efficiency of heat recuperation in Népliget Center is an average of 55%. The practical heat efficiency of the heat exchangers is higher because the air exhausted by the office heats up the garage levels

Access to public transportation

Skanska chose a main hub for the location of the new office building, which is an ideal location for both those traveling by car or others who prefer public transportation. Metro, tram and bus stations are located in front of the building, which can motivate our tenants to choose more environmental friendly ways of transportation than by way of car.

Extra amount of natural light

Each individual office has an openable window. Due to the shape of the building, the Népliget Center absorbs an extra amount of natural light. The aim of Skanska was to ensure that the office spaces will get as much light as possible thus decreasing the energy consumption of these premises.

Solar panels

Népliget Center is equipped with solar panels for domestic hot water (DHW). These cover approximately 55% of the average annual hot water usage of the building.

Energy efficient office lightning

Office lighting is mainly provided in the form of T5 type fluorescent tube fittings and fittings for compact fluorescent tubes. All lighting in the common areas is connected to the Building Management System and adjusted according to time channels. This solution also helps reduce energy consumption. Restrooms are equipped with motion sensors.

Noise protection

The chosen glass structure provides improved noise protection and the mechanical engineering installations are noise-protected.

Filter in the sewage system

In the outside sewage system of the Népliget Center, there are special filters which prevent oil and fat from getting into the sewage. 1 liter of oil can ruin 1 million liters of pure water per year. During the period of one year, 400 tons of polluted rain water get into the sewage system, into the sewage works and into the Danube.

Carpets

Az irodákat olyan szőnyegekkel látják el, amelyek 85%-ban újrahasznosított anyagból készülnek.

Selective waste collection

The Skanska Office Index 2008 survey showed that selective waste collection and reduced, economical use of paper is a daily routine for most of the companies.

Measures taken by your company:
   
Selective waste collection 51 %
Reduced, economical use of paper 12 %
Reduced energy consumption 11 %
Disposal of dangerous materials 11 %
Energy-saving/environmentally friendly lighting 8 %
Energy-saving heating 5 %
   
Source: Skanska Office Index 2008  
Bicycles to loan free of charge

The building is situated close to the main bicycle roads of Budapest. Due to its ideal location, the Népliget Center provides bicycles to loan to its tenants free of charge. A bicycle storage room and dressing room are available in the garage of the building.

Landscaped courtyard

The buildings of Népliget Center have a common green courtyard which provides a perfect place for taking a break between the busy hours.


Népliget Center fulfils the energy efficiency and environmental conscious requirements. With its energy-saving standpoint, Skanska motivates its tenants in the practical realization of sustainable development. The GreenBuilding Partnership of Skanska motivates the company to take on further challenges and this will likely affect its competitors.

Skanska Property Hungary Kft. became a member of KÖVET. KÖVET is committed to support intercompany information float regarding CSR and sustainable development. One of their most popular programs is „Green Office” which is focused on the reducing environmental impacts in the office and environmental consciousness. More info on:

- Skanska projects in Hungary: www.skanska.hu
- GreenBuilding Program: http://re.jrc.ec.europa.eu/energyefficiency/greenbuilding/
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