Slovenia’s Kristalna Palace Earns Gold Sustainability Certification

Why this is here: Kristalna Palace includes a 2500 square meter green terrace and a park with more than 260 trees planted across 12,000 square meters of land.

In Ljubljana, Slovenia, Kristalna Palace at BTC received the DGNB certificate for sustainable buildings in use, at the gold level. BTC reports this confirms the building’s sustainable design and management.

The palace, which opened in autumn 2011, incorporates modern technical solutions to reduce energy and water use. Tenants benefit from certified renewable electricity and district heating, lowering their carbon footprint.

The building features a 2500 square meter green terrace and an urban park with over 260 trees planted across 12,000 square meters. OTEREA, an international sustainability consulting firm, conducted the certification process with a DGNB auditor.

OTEREA’s CEO, Wolfgang Lukaschek, states the certification confirms ongoing adjustments to maintain the building’s sustainability. While Kristalna Palace demonstrates long-term viability, the article does not detail future plans for expanding this certification to other buildings in Slovenia.