The Cardo Brussels Hotel, which belongs to Aroundtown's portfolio, has been awarded 'Very Good' in an initial certification according to the BREEAM standard. This rating is the result of comprehensive modernisation of the technical infrastructure and the implementation of resource-efficient measures. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is an internationally established rating system for assessing the sustainability performance of buildings.
The modernisation work focused on the renewal and replacement of heating, ventilation, hot water, and cooling systems with energy-efficient installations. The entire building is now equipped with LED lighting. Smart water metering and monitoring systems for water-intensive installations were also implemented to ensure transparency and optimisation of water consumption. Furthermore, the hotel achieved the highest BREEAM rating in the accessibility category, which is underpinned by step-free access, wheelchair-accessible areas, adapted traffic routes, as well as barrier-free vertical access and facilities.
Property and Location
The Cardo Brussels Hotel is located in the centre of the Belgian capital, Brussels. The facade design of the building references René Magritte's painting "Le fils de l’homme". The hotel spans 30 floors and offers more than 500 rooms, including 46 suites. The offering is complemented by 15 conference and event rooms, a rooftop pool, and a spa area. Its location in the business district, proximity to the train station, and close proximity to Brussels Airport make the hotel equally attractive for business and leisure travellers. Significant sights such as the Royal Palace, the Atomium, St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, and Warandepark are within walking distance.
The BREEAM certification of the Cardo Brussels Hotel is an expression of Aroundtown's consistent modernisation strategy, which aims for energy efficiency, resource conservation, and user comfort. Through targeted technical renewals, Aroundtown, an MDAX-listed company and one of Europe's largest publicly traded real estate companies, continues to develop its existing properties in central European cities for the long term.
BREEAM Standard and Portfolio Strategy
Since its introduction in 1990, BREEAM has established itself as one of the leading international certification systems for assessing the sustainability of real estate. Through its holistic approach, it enables global comparability of buildings based on defined sustainability goals. The system assesses properties in categories such as management, health and well-being, energy, transport, water, materials, waste, land use and ecology, and pollution. The clear sustainability standards and international comparability create a uniform evaluation benchmark that applies equally to existing buildings, new constructions, and renovation projects.
- —Continuous optimisation of buildings through the recurring recertification process.
- —Promotion of user satisfaction.
- —Long-term value preservation of properties.
- —Over 70 percent of commercial properties in the Aroundtown portfolio are already BREEAM-certified.
A BREEAM certification, through its international relevance and broad applicability, supports user satisfaction and the long-term value preservation of properties, representing added value for owners, tenants, and the achievement of sustainability goals.
