THE EDGE
TOP 10 – SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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THE EDGE
LOCATION: AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
CEO: ALFRED VOS
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: VOLKERWESSELS
COST: US $ 280M
NOTABLE FEATURE: USES A SMART ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO MAXIMISE EFFICIENCY
the greenest office building in the world, The Edge has become a symbol of what sustainable corporate architecture can achieve. With a BREEAM score of 98.36 %, it holds one of the highest sustainability ratings ever awarded. The building uses an innovative array of 28,000 sensors to manage lighting, temperature and occupancy. Rainwater harvesting, solar panels and an aquifer thermal energy storage system contribute to its net zero energy profile. Deloitte, the building’ s primary occupant, worked closely with developers to ensure the workplace supported both environmental and employee wellbeing. The result is a smart, self-learning building that sets a new global standard.
Alfred Vos, CEO, VolkerWessels
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38 May 2025