Panattoni Park Cheb South - Hall A: Achieving BREEAM Outstanding

Panattoni Park Cheb South - Hall A has set new standards in sustainable industrial development, achieving BREEAM Outstanding certification for its innovative and environmentally conscious design.

Overview

The Panattoni Park Cheb South - Hall A project exemplifies the successful integration of sustainable construction within industrial logistics. Built on a revitalised brownfield site, this state-of-the-art facility optimises environmental efficiency while enhancing job opportunities and storage capacity. The project achieved an exceptional BREEAM Outstanding rating, setting a global benchmark for industrial sustainability.

About

Client: Panattoni Czech Republic Development s.r.o. / Accolade
Assessor Organisation: Grinity s.r.o.

Panattoni is a leading developer specialising in industrial and logistics properties across North America and Europe. Accolade, an investment company, focuses on sustainable infrastructure and commercial real estate solutions. Their collaboration on this project highlights a shared commitment to environmental responsibility.

Background

Located in Cheb, Czech Republic, Hall A at Panattoni Park Cheb South is a cutting-edge industrial warehouse designed to prioritise sustainability, operational efficiency, and occupant well-being. The project was built on a brownfield site, contributing to land revitalisation while ensuring minimal ecological impact.

Challenges

The project faced two key challenges:

Brownfield Redevelopment: Transforming a former industrial site while ensuring environmental remediation and sustainability.
High-Efficiency Design: Constructing a facility that meets BREEAM Outstanding criteria while adhering to tight timelines and maintaining operational feasibility.

Panattoni Park Cheb South - Hall A: Achieving BREEAM Outstanding

Solutions

To address these challenges, the following sustainable strategies were implemented:

BREEAM Certification: The project adopted BREEAM International New Construction 2016 standards, achieving the highest rating for an industrial building worldwide.
Energy Efficiency: Installation of LED lighting, passive design principles, and a rooftop PV system to reduce energy consumption.
Health & Wellbeing: Implementation of high-quality indoor air control, extensive daylight access, and thermal comfort measures.
Water Management: Rainwater harvesting systems and water-saving sanitary installations to minimise potable water consumption.
Transport & Accessibility: Dedicated cycle paths, pedestrian crossings, and electric vehicle charging stations to promote sustainable transportation.

The exceptional approach of the project team and their collaboration with Grinity’s experts resulted in a groundbreaking achievement in industrial sustainability.

– Pavel Fojtík, Regional Sustainability Manager, Panattoni Czech Republic Development s.r.o.

We are really proud, that we were able to change this brownfield area with an industrial history to really unique space for modern industry while using new approaches, ideas and attitude. Achieving BREEAM Outstanding certification with such an extraordinary score only confirms our joint commitment to sustainability. Thanks to an effective team effort, professional expertise of our suppliers and dedication of involved parties, we have achieved excellent results. We thank everyone for their commitment and contribution to this positive project.

– Karyna Pylypenko, Project Manager, Accolade

We are proud of being part of project of such magnitude. Cheb Park South - hall A is a prime example that industrial buildings can have positive impact on its environment – including social, economic and environmental. Through BREEAM, we positively impacted the working environment for approx. 2000 people, we improved the local conditions by recovering the land from previous industrial use, decontaminating it, and building on brownfield. The choice of location for the project had allowed us to aim and achieve issues which are usually unattainable.

– Lenka Matějíčková, Sector Leader Sustainability, Grinity s.r.o.

Benefits

The project delivered significant environmental and economic benefits:

Industry-Leading Certification: Achieved the highest global BREEAM rating for an industrial facility.
Operational Cost Savings: Reduced primary energy consumption by 59.2%, CO2 emissions by 68.6% and daily drinking water consumption by 85.53 %. 
Environmental Impact: Revitalised land use, improved biodiversity, implemented stringent pollution controls during construction.
Tenant Satisfaction: Enhanced indoor environmental quality, supporting workforce health and well-being.