Daikin’s new factory in Poland designed by Takenaka has been recognized by the PLGBC Green Building Awards for its building design and various ecological technologies such as a building management system, rainwater retention and heat pumps. The award ceremony took place in Warsaw (Poland) at the 15th edition of the Green Building Summit, Poland’s premier event dedicated to sustainable construction and architecture run by the Polish Green Building Council.
Sustainable Industrial Building category
The Polish Green Building Council (PLGBC) is a non-governmental organisation part of World Green Building Council. Takenaka Europe and Daikin Europe are the joint winners of a PLGBC Green Building Award 2025 in the Sustainable Industrial Building category for Daikin’s new residential heat pump factory in Ksawerów near the city of Łódź (central Poland).
“We are proud that Takenaka and Daikin are the joint winners of a PLGBC Green Building Award 2025. Our new residential heat pump production site has been beautifully designed by Takenaka and has various state-of-the-art ecological building features,” says Yasuto Hiraoka, President of Daikin Manufacturing Poland.
Innovative building features
“The primary design challenge was to provide sunlight to the east-facing glazed façade. The glazing angle eliminates the need for blinds or shutters. Passive solar control allows for daylight while preventing overheating and glare. The innovative climate-responsive façade solution exemplifies sustainable design and showcases Daikin’s energy-efficient products,” says Kentaro Fujimoto, Design manager of Takenaka Europe.
Reducing energy consumption
“To achieve carbon neutrality in the future, our factory is implementing electric heat pumps and optimized ventilation, using a hybrid air/water cooling system designed for low temperatures in Poland, with waste heat recovery and innovative engineering for sustainable development,” says Yasuto Hiraoka, President of Daikin Manufacturing Poland.
The building management system (BMS) is an advanced tool supporting energy-efficient and ecological building management. It allows for precise control of energy consumption, optimizing the operation of heating, ventilation and lighting systems, which translates into a significant reduction of operating costs.
Occupant health and well-being
Sufficient natural light and ventilation have been incorporated into the workspace with temperature and humidity control. “Natural light has been shown to improve mood, productivity and overall well-being. While optimal ventilation helps maintain indoor air quality, reducing the risk of respiratory illnesses and increasing comfort,” adds Yasuto Hiraoka, President of Daikin Manufacturing Poland.
The facility uses energy-efficient LED lighting with a lighting control system that allows lighting scenes that improve visual comfort, reduce eye fatigue and have a positive effect on the circadian rhythm of users. High-quality sound-absorbing materials were used in the buildings in walls, ceilings and office partitions.
Reduced water consumption
Water consumption is reduced by using a landscape plan that does not require a permanent irrigation system for outdoor plantings.
There’s a system that circulates and reuses the heating and cooling water for the heat source. The system measures and aggregates water consumption in buildings and outdoor areas, tracking monthly and annual consumption. It enables collaboration on water management with facility operators and allows aggregation by consumption and area. The system also educates employees and visitors by visually displaying water data on monitors.
