Sustainability
Our Commitment
Sustainability Built In
Castlethorn understands the importance of the natural environment and the immeasurable value it brings to the built environments we create.
From the very beginning, we have worked with nature across our developments – preserving trees others would have removed and reducing the impact of construction on the landscape.
In more recent years, we pledged to find ways to build the renewable energy properties we now deliver. In that time, our team achieved a number of industry firsts, but we are always striving to do better.
Today, we use innovative, energy efficient materials and technologies to build sustainable communities. And, by working hard to protect plant life, waterways and wildlife habitats in the areas where we operate, our developments achieve a harmonious balance with nature.
Standards & Awards
Leading the Way in Sustainable Development
We have been setting, and exceeding, sustainability standards for many years now
Designed the SEAI House of Tomorrow
600 homes developed for Adamstown at 20% above the energy standards of the time
Achieved BREEAM Excellent
Awarded BREEAM Excellent certification for Grand Canal Square under the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology
Received the First Ecocert in Ireland
Dundrum Town Centre earned the first-ever Ecocert to be issued in the country
Delivered Renewable Energy Homes
Another first for Castlethorn – a new breed of energy efficient homes created at Adamstown and Stepaside
Launched the Home Performance Index (HPI)
Developed and piloted the HPI sustainability certification in partnership with the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC)
Obtained LEED Platinum
Awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for the Seamark Building at Elmpark Green
Completed the First NZEB Scheme in Ireland
Riverwood Square in Castleknock gained the first Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB) rating in the country