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Swiss Prime Site appoints Eyrise to support green certification goals for sustainable building renovation in Zurich

Swiss Prime Site, the largest property investment group in Switzerland, has appointed Eyrise to support its environmental certification goals for a flagship sustainable building renovation in central Zurich.

Eyrise will provide more than 3,000 m2 of dynamic liquid crystal glazing for the external facade of the building, which comprises seven storeys and three basement floors. The total floor space is around 15,000 m2, and is currently being converted into a modern office.

The commercial block is located at Müllerstrasse 16/20, and will be occupied by Google once construction is complete in early 2024.

Eyrise’s key contribution will help the renovation meet both the Swiss Minergie standard for reduced CO2 emissions and SNBS sustainability criteria, the Swiss Sustainable Building Standard that covers the ecological aspect of construction alongside economic and social conditions of a building. The environmental certifications will increase real estate and rental value, and assist in leasing to discerning global companies that require premium building quality standards.

Proprietary Licrivision liquid crystal technology enables Eyrise glass to be tinted to provide instant solar shading without compromising on natural daylight. The windows will create lightwellness for workers, defined as visual comfort, thermal regulation and colour neutrality, while also helping to reduce energy consumption, as the building will require less air conditioning and lighting.

“Dynamic glass from Eyrise combines certified, resource-saving properties with other advantages for us,” said Urs Baumann, Chief Investment Officer of Swiss Prime Site. “The targeted control of the shading improves working conditions for tenants, which increases their wellbeing and should have a positive effect on productivity in the offices.”

Eyrise is certified by an environmental product declaration (EPD) and bears the CE mark. The windows are manufactured entirely in Europe and the production facility in the Netherlands uses sustainable energy, allowing for both a shortened supply chain for customers in the same geographic region and reduced ecological footprint of materials.

“Eyrise contributes significantly to sustainability goals and plays a big part in green architecture,” said Celine Glipa, CEO of Eyrise. “This unique dynamic building facade is in line with the highest environmental standards. It will preserve energy resources, create an attractive working environment and help to increase the building’s value over time.”

Swiss Prime Site manages a property portfolio valued at CHF 12.3 billion (£10.1 billion). The company aims to make all of its buildings, based mostly in prime locations, climate-neutral by 2040. It is partnering with suppliers whose corporate values reflect a strong environmental awareness.

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