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BREEAM certification for the residential building Vila Bonaplata

The Project

Sustainability certification for the Vila Bonaplata building in Barcelona's Zona Franca, a Culmia development under the Built to Rent model. The main objective has been to minimise the environmental impact and associated costs of the asset, maximising the comfort of tenants throughout its life cycle. The strategy is based on continuous monitoring, the use of renewable energies and the traceability of impacts through the BREEAM seal.

Outstanding sustainable strategies

Efficiency in design: Achievement of Energy Rating A through a high-efficiency thermal envelope, LED lighting and low-consumption appliances.
Proximity renewable energies: Connection to Ecoenergies District Heating & Cooling system and support of photovoltaic panels on the roof for communal areas.
Advanced water management: Implementation of a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDs) for natural purification and re-infiltration of rainwater into the ground.
User monitoring: Availability of a smart home app that allows real-time monitoring of water and energy consumption.
Responsible on-site management: Execution under an Environmental Management System to control emissions, transport and waste during construction.

BREEAM Certification Very Good

Final post-construction rating with a score of over 55%, attesting to higher standards in health, wellbeing and operational savings for the rental model.

Primary energy efficiency

Improved primary energy consumption of between 72% and 73% depending on the phase, allowing a drastic reduction in external dependence and optimising the financial profitability of the asset.

Reduction of CO2 emissions

Achievement of annual emissions savings of over 53% through low-carbon technologies and a district heat network powered by up to 95% locally sourced biomass.

Improving energy demand

Technical optimisation that facilitates an improvement of up to 65% in air conditioning demand, ensuring constant thermal comfort for tenants and minimising maintenance costs.