Sustainable Development

An important aspect in protecting our environment is sustainable urban development. In Dublin , some new buildings have been designed to achieve high efficiency in water and energy conservation.

The Green Building Temple Bar

This is a prime example of how environmentally sound buildings can not only contribute towards achieving our climate change goals, but can be hugely profitable, and be built in urban areas. It is a mixed-use building offering accommodation, office space and retail lettings.

The Green Building Temple Bar

The Green Building Temple Bar

This is a prime example of how environmentally sound buildings can not only contribute towards achieving our climate change goals, but can be hugely profitable, and be built in urban areas. It is a mixed-use building offering accommodation, office space and retail lettings.

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Eircom Building

An example of a sustainable building is the Eircom Building, located at the new Heuston South Quarter (HSQ). This building has twin-skin glazing for insulation against glare from the sun and traffic noise. It also boasts automatic energy efficient lighting, and heat sensors can react to maintain correct levels throughout the building.

The Eircom Building won first in its class for sustainability and energy management at the Irish Property Awards in 2008.

Father Collins Park

In Donaghmede, north Dublin, Father Collins Park has been revamped and is now an excellent example of sustainable urban design. Five wind turbines line the central promenade and power the electrical needs in the park area (lights, water aeration system, service buildings), while the pondwater is filtered by reed beds. Green materials were used in the renovation of the Father Collins Park. Play areas, playing pitches, woodland, exercise and picnic areas are all included within the park’s boundaries. Biodiversity is strongly encouraged; over 1,200 trees and 2,000 shrubs were planted in the park, including Oak, Horse Chestnut, Ivy, Honeysuckle and Rose.

The park also encourages sustainable, green transport within north Dublin. Cycling and walking paths through the park are part of the ‘green route’ planned for the area.