Client: Aluprof SA
Project: Design and construction of a warehouse and production facility with a total area of 20,500 square meters (20,000 square meters of warehouse and production space; 500 square meters of office space)
Construction period: May 2021 – March 2022
Location: Międzyrzecze (Silesian Voivodeship)
General contractor: Atlas Ward
Formula: BTS (Build-to-Suit)
Commissioned: March 2022
Customer requirements
- a modern facility that boosts work efficiency
- adaptation of the facility to the nature of production
- office facilities
- comfortable and safe working conditions
- compliance with environmental standards
Aluprof is expected to acquire a modern warehouse and production facility with office space, fully adapted—both architecturally and technologically—for the preparation of semi-finished products for the manufacture of windows and doors and the storage of aluminum components.
Built in 11 months, the facility was equipped with several innovative solutions tailored to the customer’s needs, improving warehousing, production, and transportation processes. Among other things, we designed a system of overhead cranes integrated into the hall’s roof structure, which made it possible to eliminate pillars and supports and create a multifunctional loading area with high flexibility.
A specialized unloading bay is connected to the warehouse, enabling efficient and safe unloading of aluminum logs. We have also installed larger-than-standard entrance gates to allow oversized vans to enter the hall, so that loading and unloading can easily take place inside the building.
In the loading area, the floor has been coated with a layer of epoxy resin, which increases its resistance to stubborn stains and extends its service life. Because vehicles may drive inside the hall, an underfloor drainage system with drainage inlets was installed to prevent water from pooling on the floor surface.
Due to the unique nature of Aluprof’s operations and its non-standard storage methods, a special fire protection system has been designed for the facility.
Key features of the facility
- 50 kWp photovoltaic system
- BREEAM certificate at the Very Good level
- improved insulation of partitions throughout the facility
- unloading lock
- division of the hall into two separate fire zones
- inter-rack sprinkler system
- conversion of part of the facility for permanent use
BTS with BREEAM certification
The facility has been awarded a BREEAM rating of "Very Good," confirming its environmentally friendly nature.
The project was designed to incorporate the BREEAM criteria from the earliest stages of planning. This means, among other things, that the wood used in construction came from legal sources with a traceable supply chain, construction was carried out in accordance with strict health and safety requirements, and throughout the construction period, energy consumption and emissions from the transport of materials and waste were monitored and minimized.
Thanks to the innovative solutions implemented, CO2 emissions have been reduced by 28.9%. A Building Life Cycle Analysis score of 87.9% confirms the maximum reduction in energy consumption, emissions, and environmental impact throughout the building’s life cycle. The energy consumption monitoring included in the building management system allows you to optimize energy costs. The entire facility uses energy-efficient LED lighting, and the control of exterior lighting using an astronomical clock and motion sensors reduces light pollution.
In the building and throughout the development, measures have been implemented to reduce tap water consumption. The installed components (such as aerators and flow-reducing inserts) result in water savings of over 57.82% compared to the average consumption model.
During the certification process, JW+A served as 7R's partner.
