Tag Archives: sustainable buildings

InfraVia Strengthens Real Estate Portfolio with High-Profile Revolut Lease in Central Paris Location

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia has secured a major lease agreement with Revolut for approximately 2,060 square meters of office space and two retail units at a redeveloped property located at 116 rue Réaumur in Paris’ Sentier district. The building, which has … Read the full press release

NOKERA and Vonovia Introduce Scalable Prefabrication Model to Accelerate Energy-Efficient Residential Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia and NOKERA have formed a strategic partnership to industrialise the energy-efficient refurbishment of residential buildings, focusing on scalable solutions that reduce costs, construction time, and tenant disruption. The collaboration uses prefabricated façade elements produced off-site and installed … Read the full press release

DWS Acquires Premium Mixed Use Office Asset in Central Sydney Combining Heritage Character and Modern Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) DWS Group has acquired the mixed-use office property at 32–36 York Street in Sydney’s CBD on behalf of two German real estate funds. The asset combines a heritage 1886 warehouse with a modern office redevelopment and extension, offering … Read the full press release

HOCHTIEF Secures €200 Million Contract to Deliver Sustainable Student Accommodation for University of Southampton Expansion

(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF, as part of the Aspire consortium, has been awarded a €200 million contract to deliver a major student accommodation project for the University of Southampton, including design, construction, financing and 50-year operation. The project will provide 1,092 … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Expands Certification and Advisory Services to Accelerate Sustainable Transformation in the Global Real Estate Sector

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland emphasizes the substantial environmental footprint of the real estate sector, which accounts for up to 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, while highlighting the significant opportunities for climate protection through sustainable construction practices. Certified buildings … Read the full press release

Eneco and Rabobank Partner to Offer Businesses Flexible Leasing for Solar Panels Heat Pumps and Energy Storage Systems

(IN BRIEF) Eneco and Rabobank have partnered to launch Eneco GroenGebouw™, a leasing solution that helps businesses invest in sustainable energy technologies for their properties without requiring large upfront capital expenditures. Through the program, Rabobank finances the installation of energy … Read the full press release

Indra Group Achieves LEED Platinum Certification for Madrid Headquarters Advancing Sustainable Building Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has obtained LEED Platinum certification for its headquarters in Alcobendas, Madrid, the highest sustainability rating issued by the U.S. Green Building Council. The recognition reflects extensive upgrades in energy efficiency, water conservation, environmental quality and smart … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien Adds Prime Office and Hotel Assets in Cologne to Deka-ImmobilienEuropa Fund

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has acquired the Gerling Garden building complex in Cologne for its Deka-ImmobilienEuropa fund, purchasing the assets from a Quantum and Proximus joint venture. The complex includes two modernised office buildings with around 18,800 square metres of … Read the full press release

Equinor to Upgrade Forus East into Modern Sustainable Headquarters by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has confirmed it will keep its head office at Forus East and carry out a major refurbishment to create a modern, sustainable headquarters for around 4,500 employees in the Stavanger region. The phased upgrade, scheduled for completion … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Launches Groundbreaking Cooling Coating System to Enhance Energy Efficiency in Buildings

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has introduced an innovative thermal insulation coating system in China that cools buildings and improves energy efficiency. The system uses a radiative cooling topcoat and a thermal radiation barrier mid-coat to lower building surface temperatures by up … Read the full press release

ICF Secures €150 Million in Loans from EIB and CEB to Enhance Catalonia’s Care Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The Institut Català de Finances (ICF) has signed agreements with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) to secure €150 million in loans to develop social infrastructure in Catalonia. These loans will … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post announces the addition of the 20,000th e-vehicle to its delivery fleet along with massive investments in sustainability

At Post & Parcel Germany, e-mobility and green infrastructure are the focus of spending this year World’s largest e-vehicle fleet: 20,000th electric vehicle delivered in Germany put into operation today in Berlin Fleet of (bio)gas-powered trucks to grow to more … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post annonce l’ajout du 20 000e véhicule électrique à sa flotte de livraison ainsi que des investissements massifs dans le développement durable

Chez Post & Parcel Germany, la mobilité électrique et les infrastructures vertes sont au centre des dépenses cette année La plus grande flotte de véhicules électriques au monde : le 20 000e véhicule électrique livré en Allemagne mis en service … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien acquires Parkview office building in Prague, Czech Republic from Skanska

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska announces that its Parkview office building located in Prague, Czech Republic has been sold to Deka Immobilien, one of Europe’s leading real estate investors and asset managers, for EUR 77M, about SEK … Read the full press release