In today's world, where sustainability is becoming a priority for companies and investors, offices and office buildings certified to the BREEAM standard are gaining importance. These buildings not only contribute to environmental protection, but also bring concrete financial, operational and image benefits. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certification has become one of the most important tools for evaluating buildings for their environmental impact. In this article, we will discuss why BREEAM certification is important for office buildings, the benefits it brings to owners and tenants, and how it increases the market value of commercial real estate.
For the first time, Olivia Centre has been certified with the WELL Health-Safety Rating for all its buildings. What's more, the 7 buildings of Gdansk's largest business center retained the world's first maximum rating, scoring 25 out of 25 possible points in 22 basic and 3 additional categories related to innovation.
In the first half of 2024, 125,000 sqm of new office space was added to Poland's nine largest office markets. The largest number of new developments was completed in Warsaw, Wroclaw and Krakow, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield.
Avestus Real Estate, the developer of the Imagine complex in Lodz, has announced the extension of lease agreements with three well-known companies: Vorwerk Polska, Żabka Polska and Z Pieca Rodem. These companies occupy a total of more than 620 m² of space on the first floor of Building A.
The Puzzle Office space, located in the modern Norblin Factory complex in Warsaw, is home to the headquarters of four rapidly growing technology companies: Rits Professional Services, Farada Group, Persooa and Content Compass.
Warimpex, a leader in the commercial real estate market, has won the prestigious WELL Health-Safety certificate for its new Mogilska 35 office building in Krakow, while renewing the crtificate for two of its other buildings - Mogilska 43 and Ogrodowa 8 in Lodz. Together, these state-of-the-art buildings offer more than 50,000 sqm of office space, ensuring the highest standards of health and comfort.
Porsche Polska, expanding its presence in Central Europe, has chosen the modern Vibe office building, developed by Ghelamco, for its Polish headquarters. The company's new office, which will encompass the entire eighth floor of the building, is scheduled to begin operations on January 1, 2025. The decision to choose Vibe, located in the business center of Warsaw, underscores Porsche's commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.
In the first half of 2024, development activity in Warsaw returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to Axi Immo's analysis. At the end of June, 280 thousand sqm. of new office space was under construction. At that time, more than 60,000 sqm had been completed in the capital, and by the end of the year this figure is forecast to rise to around 110,000 sqm.
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