Cardinal House

Sustainability

Client

Rohan Holdings

Architect

Atkins Global

Project Manager

Rohan Holdings

Main Contractor

Eamonn Costello (Kerry) Ltd

Quantity Surveyor

Cogent Associates

Civil Structural Engineers

Atkins Global

Project Size

6,393m2

Project Status

Construction

Project Description

Rohan Holdings are developing their property Cardinal House at Dublin AirPort Logistics Park, St. Margaret’s Road, Dublin. The development comprises approximately 5,698m2 of warehouse/industrial space and 695m2 of commercial office space over 2 floors on a 1.5ha site.

Ethos Input

Ethos Sustainability was commissioned to carry out the LEED AP role and the LEED Energy model as well as the electrical, mechanical, and ICT design. The project is due for completion in Q4 2021.

Unique Key Features

The building is designed to achieve LEED v4 Silver accreditation and an A3 BER.

-High-efficiency plant and equipment have been designed throughout including the incorporation of a VRF system to reduce energy use by 30.9% below baseline

-Low flow sanitary ware, showers, and taps will reduce water use by 51.7% below baseline

-LED lighting is used throughout the building.

-Air quality strategies adopted will provide high levels of indoor environmental comfort including increased ventilation

-Advanced energy use and water use metering to provide detailed feedback to building operators.

-Electric car charging