BREEAM-ES excellent certificate for Granada.

BREEAM-ES Excellent
for Granada.

Student Experience Granada, our seventh location, has received the BREEAM-ES Excellent certificate. This is our second location, following Amsterdam Minervahaven, to achieve this recognition.

Project information

Building info.

Location: Avenida del Conocimiento 68, 18007 Granada 
GFA: 19.160 m2  
Function(s): Accommodation, meeting, sports, and other.  
Elements: Rooms, hospitality, lounge, sports field, fitness, terraces, study and workspaces.  
BREEAM-ES score: Excellent with score 76,42% 

Client.

Client: SCI Student Experience Real Estate IV C.V.
Developer: Student Experience Spain S.L.

Building team.

Architect: Martínez y Soler Arquitectura, S.L. / Arquitectos García Alba S.L.P. 
Constructor: Acciona Construcción S.L. 
Projectmanagement: Gleeds Ibérica  
Installation advisor: SGS  
BREEAM-expert: Taila Alternatura S.L. 
BREEAM-assessor: Marta Pérez Hernández 

Technical and sustainable solutions
To achieve the BREEAM-ES Excellent certificate, the following technical and sustainable solutions were applied to Student Experience Granada:
  • To achieve a significant reduction in thermal cooling demands, necessary for the Andalusian climate, several solutions were applied, including high-efficiency thermal insulation, high-quality carpentry, and double glazing with solar control.
  • Green areas have been set up on the plot and in the courtyard that promote biodiversity and serve as the building's thermal stabilizers. Native plant species with low irrigation requirements have been used. The drainage system installed in the courtyard allows for the collection and retention of rainwater, later to be reused in irrigation.
  • Solar panels have been installed on the rooftop and terraces, providing the building with renewable energy throughout the year. 
  • An efficient LED lighting system has been installed, which uses movement detection and responds to outdoor light sources. 
  • A full overview of all sustainable solutions applied can be found here.  
Organization
Student Experience is not only the developer of the building but also the manager and owner. To prepare the management organization as well as possible for the exploitation period, they were involved in the project. For example, they provided input for the layout and logistic routes.
Cost / Benefits
Implementing the BREEAM-ES Excellent certificate requires a strong involvement of all disciplines during the design and construction phase. This is accompanied by a higher investment in the preliminary phase, but this is expected to result in cost savings during the operating phase.
Tips for the next project 
It is recommended that for the next project, a BREEAM specialist is involved already at the very beginning of the project, during the Basic Project phase.
Obtained BREEAM score
Excellent