Inovalis - Edificio FRESNO

Edificio FRESNO is a single tenant existing office building located in Avenida de la Industria 49, in Alcobendas, Madrid, where the company Grupo Konecta has established its main headquarters.

The building is compound by six floors, four of them, from the semi-basement until second loor above ground are destinated for office use. Below ground, there are two floors for parking space. Besides, the total site area reaches 7,348,00 m2, where approximately 1.385,43 m2 are green spaces located outside, the rest is occupied by the building and hardscapes.

This project is operated and maintained following USGBC’ sustainability criteria most updated version for Existing Buildings. The project has obtained a GOLD certification with the participation of the owner, the building tenants and LEED Consultants.

One of the most distinguished features of the project is the high level of sustainability in terms of alternative transport and energy performance. Due to the location of the building, a high percentage of occupants uses public transport for trips. Consequently, it makes possible to reach the highest punctuation regarding alternative transport. Moreover, it should be noted that the building facilities are quite well operated and maintained, so the almost best equipment performance is obtained. Both, alternative transport, energy performance and quality maintenance tasks let the project obtain a high score.

Other important aspects related to building sustainability are:

- 81,52% of the building occupants normally choose a sustainability alternative transportation to go to their job.

- Existing efficient water supply fixtures, such as efficient urinals, showerheads, public lavatory faucets and kitchen faucets allow to obtain a 43,55% potable water savings.

- An ASHRAE Energy Audit Level 2 has been developed to optimize facilities efficiency.