Amber Forest achieves the first LEED v4.1 Communities: Plan and Design Platinum Certification in Europe
Amber Forest complete suburb has achieved Platinum certification under LEED v4.1 for Communities: Plan and Design rating system, becoming the first residential project in Europe obtaining this recognition from the U.S. Green Building…
Amber Forest complete suburb has achieved Platinum certification under LEED v4.1 for Communities: Plan and Design rating system, becoming the first residential project in Europe obtaining this recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the world’s most widely used green building rating system. LEED for Communities goes beyond buildings to plan, develop, manage, measure and improve sustainability at the community scale.
The certification confirms that Amber Forest, developed by Alesonor, the wellbeing community developer with more than 22 years of experience in the Romanian residential sector, has fulfilled all the requirements of LEED v4.1 for Communities: Plan and Design. The LEED certification system is designed to guide buildings, communities and cities in achieving high performance in key areas related to human and environmental health. Alesonor's accomplishment with Amber Forest illustrates its ongoing commitment to sustainable development and innovation in the real estate sector.
"Being the first LEED v4.1 Communities: Plan and Design project in Europe carries with it a significant responsibility and commitment. We recognize that achieving sustainability is a collective mission and we are dedicated to continuously learning, contributing and sharing our knowledge. With this commitment, we aim to create a multiplier effect in the region and foster sustainable and resilient communities, where the exchange of knowledge and experience is encouraged for a better future.", said Leonidas Anastasopoulos, Managing Partner Alesonor.
“Transforming our cities to be more sustainable happens building by building, block by block and community by community. Alesonor understands the value of LEED and through certification is setting goals and deploying strategies that are appropriate for their community and residents.”, said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, USGBC. “Each new LEED certification is one step closer to revolutionizing the places where we live, learn, work and play.”
The 31-ha mixed-use sustainable development, located in Tunari area, 14 km from Piata Victoriei Square, Bucharest features over 700 nZEB smart villas and apartments, a 5.3-ha park and green areas, a sports club in partnership with Pescariu Sports&Spa, educational services in partnership with Verita International School, a commercial area with cafes, restaurants, farmer’s market, supermarket, bakery and shops, co-working hub, outdoor cinema as well as medical services.
