The first LEED building in Russia

SKF factory is the first industrial building in Russia to achieve LEED® Gold certification.  

«SKF, the largest RZD supplier, decided to build a factory in Russia. The decision was made in the middle of the crisis in Russia – August 2008. The strategic corporate mission was to build the first Russian and European green factory.

Greening the project costs comprised 7% of construction costs, but the property value increased 12% after certification. In addition, intangible benefits – feeling good and brand value were significant. The project received attention from media, TV and internet community not only in Russia but worldwide», – commented Roman Feoctistov, building assessor, LEED AP, AECOM

Read full interview with Roman Feoctistov

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Martin Townsend, BRE Global Director, noticed: «This project is an important showcase of International implementation of the BREEAM® standard. Ducat Place III – is an outstanding project, which targets to achieve high environmental standards and uses BREEAM® as an improvement tool».

Project overview The SKF factory SKF built in industrial area of «Boroliovo-2» in Tver acieved LEED NC Gold Level Certificat version NC v.2.2 (new buildings). Square – the first stage 9 700 sqm, second stage – 15 000 sqm. Factory got 42 LEED credits.
Project stakeholders

Owner: SKF, general planner: AECOM

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Main green features:
  • Conditioning in main areas is monitored and CO2 emissions are recorded. Innovative process of vacuum distiliation helps to reuse 100% of water during the production cycle.
  • 35% reduced energy consumption,
  • natural lighting secured for 90% of all areas during the daytime,
  • 2,600 м³ – reduced water consumption,
  • economy on annual level,
  • 12.4% – amount of recycled materials.
Building type Industrial
Location Tver, industrial area «Borolevo-2»
Schedule Commissioned in 2010
Square 9 700 sqm
Status In operation