MERLIN PROPERTIES - P.E. Via Norte Ed. 4

Vía Norte ED4 is a multitenant existing office building placed in Vía Norte Business Park, a business park with five buildings located in Quintanavides 19, in Madrid, where different companies have established their main headquarters.

The building is compound by seven floors, five of them above ground for office use (a low level and four additional floors). Below ground, there are two floors for parking space. Besides, the total site area reaches 21.942,14 m2, where approximately 5.570,50 m2 are green spaces located outside, the rest is occupied by the five buildings 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 (Merlin Properties), 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. 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 has a photovoltaic panels that allows the generation of renewable energy.

Other important aspects related to building sustainability are:

- 77,68% 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 38,40% potable water savings.

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

- The building has a renewable energy generation system using photovoltaic panels. The photovoltaic system contributes to 5,97% of the energy consumed being renewable.

- All Lamps purchased are led and total mercury content per bulb is 0,00 picograms/lumen-hr.

- The health and comfort of the occupants is addressed by the existing 100% outdoor air Air Handling Units.

- At least 75,9% of regularly occupied floor areas has access to quality views.