ZEITGEIST Secures BREEAM Rating for Gdańsk Project

ZEITGEIST Asset Management has secured a BREEAM In-Use “Very Good” certification for its HOME by ZEITGEIST Górskiego rental development in Gdańsk, Poland.

Located in the Oliwa district, the residential estate was completed in 2022 and comprises 203 apartments across four buildings.

The certification marks the first project in ZEITGEIST's Polish private rented sector (PRS) portfolio to undergo this type of in-use environmental assessment.

Property manager MVGM managed the certification process in cooperation with the ZEITGEIST team.

Project Features and Apartment Details

HOME by ZEITGEIST Górskiego offers two- and three-room apartments designed for the rental market. The development includes:

• 203 rental apartments across four buildings
• Apartment sizes ranging from 35 to 68 square metres
• Buildings located at ul. Górskiego 6, 8, 10 and 12 in Gdańsk's Oliwa district
• Electric vehicle charging points in the surface car park

The estate has been operating since its completion in 2022. Its new certification assesses the building's actual performance rather than relying solely on its original design specifications.

What BREEAM In-Use Certification Assesses

BREEAM In-Use evaluates buildings that are already operational. A building becomes eligible for assessment no earlier than two years after an occupancy permit is granted.

The certification considers several aspects of building performance and management, including:

• Energy consumption
• Water consumption
• Building management practices
• Environmental policies

Tomasz Dąbrowski, managing director of ZEITGEIST Asset Management in Poland, said the rating reflects how the property's planned quality translates into its day-to-day operation.

He emphasised that the assessment considers a functioning building, including its resource consumption and management approach.

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ZEITGEIST Applies Environmental Standards Across Its Portfolio

ZEITGEIST applies environmental certification at different stages of a building's lifecycle. Its other projects have also received sustainability and building-quality certifications.

• ZEITRAUM Racławicka, Kraków: A mixed-use development with a 289-place student residence and 182 serviced apartments that received a BREEAM International New Construction V6 certificate.
• Palác Dunaj, Prague: An office and retail development holding LEED Gold and WELL Gold ratings.
• Rezidence Delta Hagibor, Prague: A private rented sector project developed jointly with Invesco that also holds a BREEAM certificate.

Peter Noack, founder and managing director of ZEITGEIST Asset Management, said environmental certification forms part of the company's building management approach across the Czech Republic, Poland and other markets.

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MVGM Highlights In-Use Certification in Poland

Jakub Kaźmierczak, managing director of MVGM Polska, said environmental certification for residential properties already in use remains uncommon in Poland.

MVGM was responsible for conducting the certification process for the Gdańsk development.

ZEITGEIST Asset Management currently manages 60 projects across five countries.

Its portfolio covers a combined area of 480,000 square metres, with assets valued at €1.2 billion.

The BREEAM In-Use rating adds an operational sustainability assessment to the company's Polish rental portfolio and reflects the growing role of building performance in residential property management.

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