The pre-certification process, conducted over three months, is part of HILS Development’s strategy to develop residential projects with a reduced environmental impact that regenerate urban areas and support sustainable communities. The total investment, amounting to EUR3 million, includes both the pre-certification costs and the investments in technologies and facilities necessary to comply with the Green Homes standard.
The Green Homes pre-certification attests that HILS Sunrise has a minimal impact on the environment and guarantees a high level of comfort for future residents. The project reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, uses less water, and generates fewer waste products. This contributes in the long term to combating climate change, protecting ecosystems, and conserving natural resources.
“HILS Sunrise marks a remarkable evolution for our vision of building on a large scale not just for now, but for tomorrow as well. The project has all the ingredients to become a case study for the residential development industry in Romania—both in terms of scale and the complexity of the technologies used—from land regeneration and cleaning to reducing environmental impact during construction and especially during the use of the homes. HILS Sunrise will bring significant benefits to future owners as well as to the community as a whole,” stated Iulia Iana, Marketing Director at HILS Development.
According to the Romania Green Building Council, owners of a Green Homes certified property can save EUR744 annually compared to a similar B-type home with an average area of approximately 70 square meters. This is due to a lower interest rate of approximately 9% for a green mortgage (4.75% per year compared to 5.25% per year for a home without a Green Homes certificate) and reduced energy consumption costs, which can drop to just EUR33 per month.
The project revitalizes a disused industrial site and brings innovations in the use of renewable energy, facilities for electric vehicles, and bicycle storage spaces, measures to reduce the heat island effect, and efficient irrigation and recycling solutions. The construction materials have a low volatile organic compound content, ensuring a healthy environment for residents. Ground-floor apartments feature private gardens, and advanced energy monitoring systems keep monthly costs affordable. With quick access to the Anghel Saligny metro station and proximity to shopping and educational centers, HILS Sunrise offers an ideal balance between urban living and green spaces.