The Vibe office building, developed by Ghelamco in the business centre of Warsaw, has received BREEAM certification with the highest possible rating of Outstanding.
Vibe is Ghelamco’s latest completed development in Warsaw’s Wola district, on the corner of Towarowa and Kolejowa streets. The office building has become famous for its musical DNA and the audiosphere specially composed for it.
“The BREEAM Outstanding certification for Vibe is a unique distinction that underscores our determination to create modern, sustainable and planet-friendly buildings. It also proves that it is possible to combine innovative technology solutions and user comfort with environmental concerns. This was appreciated by a group of widely recognized companies and brands that chose VIBE for their headquarters – as the office building is fully leased”, says Jarosław Zagórski, Managing Director, Ghelamco Poland.
BREEAM is the world’s oldest and best-known independent rating system for buildings and infrastructure projects. The certification is recognized throughout the industry as a leading standard. It assesses, among others, the building’s quality, its friendliness to the natural environment, and the comfort level of its users. The assessment is made at every stage of the project implementation process. The method was developed by Building Research Establishment (BRE) from Great Britain.
The Ghelamco team was supported by Sweco Poland, which coordinated the certification process and also helped the developer obtain certificates for its earlier projects.
“This is another project in which I am happy to be involved, and I have the opportunity to observe the Investor’s increasing drive to meet the highest standards in construction, raise awareness of environmental responsibility, and strive for innovation. These pursuits would not be possible without a committed approach”, says Marcin Cierpisz, BREEAM Assessor and DGNB Consultant, SWECO Poland.
In addition to BREEAM Outstanding, Vibe's sustainability is also confirmed by Green Building Standard and Barrier-Free Facility certifications as well as DGNB and WELL pre-certifications. The building is in the process of WELL v2 Core and DGNB certifications. In turn, the highest level of digital and technological sophistication is evidenced by SmartScore and WiredScore certifications with Platinum ratings.
The 11-storey facility has delivered 15,000 sqm of office space to the market. The office building uses a Building Energy Management System (BEMS), which significantly reduces energy consumption, as well as the InBin application to analyze the carbon footprint generated based on the weight of waste generated by tenants. Ultimately, VIBE will be powered by 100% clean energy.
