Star Innovation Center – the Sample of Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture (JPDA) has completed the first Certified Passive House project in South Asia, proving that ultra-high-performance efficiency standards are achievable for buildings in any climate. The pioneering Passive House retrofit of a factory building in Sri Lanka creates a green economic catalyst for sustainable development and model for future sweatshop-free commercial buildings.

The Star Innovation Center is a product development facility located near Colombo, Sri Lanka. Intended to be a global model for the entire garment industry, the project sets a new high bar for sustainability, energy efficiency and worker comfort. The project is one of only two certified Passive House factory buildings in the world, and annual energy consumption will be cut by over 75% compared to a conventionally “efficient” modern industrial building.

By choosing to renovate an obsolete building to Passive House standards, the project dramatically reduces the waste, carbon emissions and fossil fuels typically required for demolition and new construction and promotes the client’s commitment to maintain high standards in social, environmental, ethical and safety compliance.

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Photography: © Ganidu Balasuriya / © Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture

 

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