Zero-consulting-caso-exito-merkel-residencia-estudiantes-12
Zero-consulting-caso-exito-merkel-residencia-estudiantes-6
Zero-consulting-caso-exito-merkel-residencia-estudiantes-8
Zero-consulting-caso-exito-merkel-residencia-estudiantes-13
Zero-consulting-caso-exito-merkel-residencia-estudiantes-14
Zero-consulting-caso-exito-merkel-residencia-estudiantes-11
Zero-consulting-caso-exito-merkel-residencia-estudiantes-5
Vivienda
Zero-consulting-caso-exito-merkel-residencia-estudiantes-1

BREEAM Certification for several student residences

 

The Project

BREEAM certification for six student residences located in different parts of Spain, aiming to achieve the “Very Good” level by implementing a continuous improvement strategy based on the experience gained from each building. Key aspects include:

  • Monitoring and reduction of energy and water consumption in each building.
  • Improving thermal and visual comfort, ensuring optimal conditions for users.
  • Integration of renewable energy sources and low-impact technologies.
  • Compliance with BREEAM requirements and traceability of environmental impacts during construction.

Key Sustainable Strategies


  • Energy efficiency through high-performance building envelope design and optimization of indoor comfort.
  • Use of renewable energy sources and low-energy-consumption equipment to ensure efficiency throughout the building’s life cycle.
  • Efficient water management with low-flow sanitary fixtures.
  • Smart monitoring of energy and water consumption to enhance efficiency and continuously track the building’s environmental performance.
  • Use of materials with environmental certifications and application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate overall environmental impact.
  • Environmental management during construction and transport to quantify emissions and ensure responsible building practices.

Results

BREEAM Certificate Very Good

Merkel Group successfully achieved the “Very Good” BREEAM certification level for all six residences.

Improvement-Based Development

Each project underwent a detailed case-by-case analysis, adapting sustainable strategies to the specific conditions of each building. This process allowed for continuous learning and iterative optimization, ensuring progressive performance improvements with each intervention.

Energy Efficiency

Energy savings ranged from 55% to 75% in the most recent projects, thanks to ongoing enhancements in design and performance studies for each residence.

Water Consumption

Estimated water savings between 25% and 45%, achieved by implementing low-flow sanitary fixtures.

Horizontal@33x
  • Client: Merkel
  • Location: Spain (at national level)
  • Industry: Promotion and management of student residences
  • Surface area:
  • Service: BREEAM Certification, Energy Certificate, Comprehensive Technical Approach to Sustainability

Need help with a project?

Request an indicative pre-assessment of your project to find out: if it can be certified, what score would be obtained, what measures could be proposed to improve it, and what are the approximate costs of certification? Complete the following form and we will contact you.