Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre is not only an iconic part of Stockholm's skyline but also a contributor to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than half a ton every day. During the planning of the building in 2010, a sustainability strategy was developed with the goal of reducing the environmental impact in order to facilitate climate change.
The stunning facade of the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre is created by reusing the material from the building previously occupying the site. We use advanced technology for heating energy in many aspects of the building. The large glass facades are 1,040 square meters of solar panels, which on average gather 1 MW of heat energy on a daily basis—equivalent to 90,000 normal low-energy bulbs!
The building is cooled by water drawn from the nearby Lake Mälaren, which is stored in 250-ton ice tanks in the hotel’s basement and used to regulate the temperature in the building. Heating and air conditioning are distributed depending on needs and circumstances, and the consumption is adapted according to the amount of solar radiation, water temperature, weather statistics, and weather forecasts. This excellent energy solution was designed to cut CO² emissions and minimize the impact on the environment and climate change.
The sustainability work and energy solutions in the building have led to Stockholm Waterfront receiving the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification, which means international recognition of the building's consideration of environmental aspects. Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre is one of the most energy-efficient buildings in the world.
