Rykmentinpuisto School and Daycare Centre achieve top results in environmental classification
The Rykmentinpuisto school and daycare centre property, which was commissioned in the autumn, was the first life cycle project to achieve a full five stars in the Rakennustieto environmental classification. The project was implemented by construction service companies Fira and Caverion.
In addition to the builder’s strict environmental process requirements, additional investments were made in the project in relation to environmental classification, including the implementation, monitoring and documentation of the criteria required for classification. The carbon footprint of the property’s life cycle is one-fifth lower than the reference value.
“The five-star rating was achieved primarily through a combination of good project development, advance planning and design solutions, and high-quality implementation by a skilled team,” says Panu Pohjola, Director of Fira’s Business Premises Business.
– At the same time, a lot was learned from a previous project carried out by the same organisation, and new innovations were utilised in Rykmentinpuisto. In addition, there was active communication at the site and throughout the project, and cooperation between the parties went smoothly, says Fira’s work manager Jarkko Kella.
– Investing in the quality of the service network is an investment in both the present and the future. It is an important part of high-quality education that supports the overall well-being of children and young people. The project also remained well on schedule, and the amount of additional work was quite moderate in relation to the overall budget. Tuusula will continue these investments in the future, says Albert Andersson, Director of Municipal Development in Tuusula.
“The top environmental rating demonstrates the municipality’s commitment to developing education and early childhood education, which increases resident satisfaction and Tuusula’s attractiveness,” continues Marianne Liimatainen, Director of Education and Culture in Tuusula.
A school and daycare centre property with a gross floor area of over 15,000 square metres was built in Rykmentinpuisto, Tuusula, as a life cycle project that includes design and construction work as well as maintenance services for a period of 20 years. Construction began in the summer of 2023, and the school and daycare centre began operating in the building in August of this year. The environmental classification audit was completed in November.
The Building Information Environmental Classification is a tool designed for Finnish conditions that guides construction and property maintenance in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. An environmentally friendly building saves water and energy, reduces carbon dioxide emissions and brings significant savings throughout its life cycle. In addition, the classification takes into account, among other things, indoor air quality.
Further information:
Municipal Development Director Albert Andersson, +358 40 314 3560, albert.andersson@tuusula.fi
Education Director Marianne Liimatainen, +358 40 314 3406, marianne.liimatainen@tuusula.fi
Project Office Manager Jyri Olkkonen, +358 40 314 3555, jyri.olkkonen@tuusula.fi
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