2023-06-12 04:00:12
Spain is the European country with the most sustainable student residences. Currently there are only three residences in the entire Old Continent that have the LEED Gold Certification, the seal granted by the US Green Building Council to those properties that meet the highest sustainability standards, and two of them are in the domestic market, while the other is in Turkey.
The two Spanish references are operated by Nodis, are located in Seville and Zaragoza, and currently have more than 1,300 beds.
Nodis Sevilla, Driven by the ‘joint venture’ created by EQT Exeter and Grupo Moraval to invest 500 million euros in the development of student residences and flexible accommodation in Spain, it is currently the largest student residence in the country and is equipped with home automation technology.
Located in the El Porvenir neighborhood of Seville, very close to Plaza de España and several university campuses, it has 29,000 m2, studios and shared apartments with a total of 1,127 beds and some espcommon acios of about 10,000 m2almost a third of the total property, including a library, gym, swimming pool, rooftop terrace, an optional dining service with half board or full board, parking, laundry, work rooms, games area and meeting room. cinema.
This residence opened its doors last September and in this first year it has students of 30 different nationalities. The prices move between 500 and 800 euros per monthdepending on the type of room and the length of stay.
The property, according to the statement, “has received this seal after widely passing the evaluation of different aspects of its design, its construction and the operation of the building. The LEED Gold seal obtained recognizes energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water conservation, the selection of materials and resources, and even the efforts to raise awareness among residents, among other aspects.”
The second Spanish residence that has the seal LEED Gold is located in Zaragoza, has with 207 beds and is also managed by Nodis and promoted by the Moraval Group, although in this case the project is not part of the ‘joint venture’ with EQT.
It opened its doors last summer and is located on Vía Universitas, next to the San Francisco Campus, and very well connected to the Plaza Paraíso Campus and the Ebro Campus, all belonging to the University of Zaragoza. In addition, it is located near the stop of the route that connects with the University of San Jorge.
The facilities include double and single rooms, equipped with a kitchenette, bathroom, television and work area, as well as common areas. Among them a large outdoor terrace, a shared kitchen, an audiovisual room, a library, a study area, a gym, a games area and a private room for celebrations. The prices of this residence start at 410 euros per month.
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