LEED is a certification system that rewards the incorporation of strategies focused on obtaining more sustainable buildings.
According to the USGBC project directory, it is also one of the first in Andalusia to obtain this certification.
The Rosalind building, located in Málaga TechPark, has obtained a GOLD certification level under the LEED BD+C: Core & Shell scheme, making it one of the first in Andalusia to do so, according to the USGBC (US Green Building Council) project directory.
LEED is a certification system that rewards the incorporation of strategies aimed at making buildings more sustainable. The system consists of six categories: Sustainable Site, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Design Innovation.
Given the location of the building, an effort has been made to reduce the use of potable water. To this end, native or adapted plants have been selected that are irrigated with non-potable water and sanitary elements have been installed that allow water savings of over 40% compared to the LEED reference building.
In terms of energy, the building envelope has been designed with an improved level of insulation and exterior solar protection elements, highly efficient lighting that allows savings of close to 50%, high-performance VRF equipment and DHW production using aerothermal energy. All this, combined, allows savings of more than 36% compared to the reference building.
Concerning materials, elements with a high recycled content have been used, with a cost of over 20%, and the waste generated has been properly managed, with over 80% by weight being diverted from landfill.
During the construction of the building, care was taken at all times to ensure that air quality was maintained to prevent dust and the proliferation of dampness and fungus during the operation of the building. Ventilation levels have been increased to ensure a good supply of outside air, and materials with very low volatile organic compound content have been selected (paints, adhesives, sealants and flooring) to avoid the presence of these harmful components during the operation of the building. Finally, the design has allowed high access to natural lighting and views to the outside from most of the offices.
About Rosalind
The Rosalind building, promoted by Málaga TechPark, has involved an investment of 5.9 million euros. It has 5,537 square metres, of which 3,780 metres have been reserved for offices. It also has 52 parking spaces.
The building pays homage to the British chemist Rosalind Franklin and is part of the complex known as Smart Ágora. The architectural firm in charge of the project is Primitivo González Arquitectos.