It is the first Group building to receive LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
In 2023, RadiciGroup’s new industrial site in Suzhou, China, was inaugurated. It is the first Group building to receive LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a prestigious international award that certifies the building’s high degree of sustainability; it also holds 2-star GBL certifications, awarded in China for buildings with a low environmental impact.
In conceiving and building the plant, there was a particular focus on the use of local materials and its energy performance; Natural lighting has been used as much as possible, and shaded glass helps to drive energy savings and provide optimal air conditioning. In addition, a photovoltaic system generates renewable energy, while resource waste is further reduced by collecting rainwater for plant irrigation and use in toilets.
Finally, a range of aesthetic and comfort-related aspects have also been studied in detail; the rooms are welcoming and soundproofed, and the roof garden – a place to gather and socialise – was designed around local plants.
