NORDCITY Obchodná has received the prestigious global LEED Earth award, becoming the first and only project in Slovakia to boast this exceptional status.
The greenest offices in Slovakia can be found in Žilina. The building NORDCITY Obchodná, which is part of the modern NORDCITY business zone, has received the prestigious global award LEED Earth. This title confirms that the project is not only among the Slovak elite but has also proven its ecological solutions on a global scale.
The LEED Earth award follows the achievement of the highest level of international certification LEED v4 Platinum. The LEED Earth program brings together exceptional projects that push the boundaries of sustainable construction in their respective countries and set new standards for healthy, efficient, and ecological buildings.
Key green solutions include:
Over 1,100 m² of green roofs
Vegetated areas help reduce building overheating, support natural water retention, and contribute to a more pleasant microclimate throughout the zone.
Energy-efficient technologies
Modern technical solutions reduce the building's energy consumption by approximately 30% compared to the standard.
Support for sustainable mobility
The zone includes infrastructure for cyclists and a gradually expanding network of charging points for electric vehicles.
Responsible rainwater management
Advanced retention systems help retain rainwater and reduce the burden on the sewage network.
A certificate money can't buy
Achieving the highest level of LEED certification or subsequent inclusion in the LEED Earth program is no easy feat. The LEED system evaluates buildings with exceptional rigor and comprehensiveness. It assesses not only energy consumption but also the quality of materials used, the indoor environment, efficient water management, transport accessibility, and the overall impact of the building on the health and well-being of its occupants.
This is precisely why the LEED Earth award holds exceptional value for NORDCITY. It confirms that sustainability is not merely a marketing term, but an integral part of the decisions that shaped the entire project from design to implementation.
A commitment to uphold the established standard
The success of the NORDCITY Obchodná building is not a finish line, but a commitment to the future. The same philosophy of sustainability, quality, and emphasis on a healthy working environment is also being applied to the ongoing construction of the building NORDCITY Obchodná 2.
