• Omnam Group, Bain Capital Credit, and Kryalos acquired a midscale hotel on Lake Como and are rebranding it as an EDITION, the first luxury-lifestyle destination on the lake.
• They are restoring the hotel to its historic 19th-century grandeur, creating a luxurious experience that honors the hotel's history and the lake’s heritage.
• The 148-key hotel will feature views of the Bellagio mountains, various food and beverage venues, wellness and fitness facilities, conference space, and the largest floating pool on the lake.

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• K40, located in Helsinki, is a recently renovated hotel project housed in a modernized building originally constructed in 1984.
• The five-story hotel offers 55 rooms catering to long, medium, and short-term stays, enhanced by a collaboration with Bob W, a tech-driven hospitality platform.
• With LEED Gold certification, K40 prioritizes environmental sustainability through energy-efficient features like advanced insulation, eco-friendly windows, and solar panels, ensuring both ecological responsibility and guest comfort.

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• Ireland Strategic Investment Fund’s €500m Investment Programme to create transformative development and impact in Ireland’s 5 regional cities.
  • Exemplar project in One Opera Square, Limerick, Ireland
  • €80m joint venture between ISIF and Limerick Twenty Thirty  
  • 12,111m2 of Grade A office space, with capacity for 1,000 employees
  • 1st office building in the Mid-West region of Ireland to achieve LEED, WELL and Wiredscore Platinum accreditation.
  • ISIF investment in the commercial elements of the scheme, is unlocking funding for the entire development of a site which has lain largely idle for 20 years. 

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• 30,000 square meters of leased area
• BREEAM ""Excellent"" and nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) standards
• The impressive and inviting 600 m2 terraces with 5-meter-high trees and a lot of plants on each 5th floor of two VERDE complex buildings
• Natural, Latvian meadow-inspired ornamental grasses in public outdoor areas
• 80 trees with birdhouses and beehives in the Verde surrounding area
• The unique location and architectural idea an integration of the historical or Quiet Centre of Riga and the new development district of Skanste.
• €60m green loan by SEB to finance the project

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• Net zero carbon for the global portfolio by 2040
• 35% reduction in the operational carbon intensity by 2025
• At least C$6B of new low-carbon investments by 2025
• From 2025 all our new developments will be net-zero on an operational carbon basis

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• A modernist office building at 22 Solec St. in Warsaw has been converted into one of Poland's largest student residences, offering 214 beds and communal spaces like a cinema, study rooms, and a public viewing terrace.
• The dormitory spans two interconnected buildings with eight and 12 floors, totaling 5,239 m², and includes amenities such as accessible facilities, dedicated study and play rooms, a self-service laundry, and a bicycle storage room.
• Operated by ZEITRAUM, a subsidiary of Zeitgeist, the ground floor features rental units for a grocery store, sports studio, café, and fitness club, with the location providing easy access to universities and the cultural attractions of the Powiśle district.

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• Wroclaw Jaworska is a PRS project with 681 units, developed by Resi4Rent, a joint venture between Echo Investment and a global investment fund represented by Griffin Capital Partners.
• The project addresses Poland's housing shortage, worsened by the influx of Ukrainian refugees, and promotes inclusivity and cultural diversity with residents from about 90 countries. It offers amenities like Wi-Fi, a billing management panel, technical service, customer service desk support, and inclusive events.
• Notable for its aesthetics, the project features the largest mural in Lower Silesia, created by artist Olaf Cirut, depicting plants from the Herbarium horti botanici Vratislavienis and the Silesian Herbarium, as well as a synthetic plant cell.

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• MOMENTUM, a Spanish Investment and Development Real Estate company, is a pioneer in Flex Living projects (serviced apartments), offering comprehensive services from strategy to project implementation. Founded by Ignacio Pareja and Gabriel Fernández de Gamboa, the company anticipates market needs to provide tailored solutions for clients.
• The first Flex Living portfolio, delivered to Greystar, includes 2,500 units in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, San Sebastián de los Reyes, and Valdebebas, all meeting high environmental standards with BREEAM Excellent certification.
• A second platform with 3,473 units in Madrid (Alcobendas, Carabanchel, Vallecas PAU), Barcelona (Sant Cugat), and Bilbao (Barakaldo) is set to be available between 2024 and 2026, with a third platform in planning. MOMENTUM Arquitectura leads in designing Flex Living projects in Spain.

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• Deepki offers comprehensive solutions for real estate owners and investors to manage ESG performance effectively.
• Their data intelligence platform and environmental consulting team help organizations measure, manage, and enhance asset sustainability, addressing regulatory compliance and climate risks.
• Deepki empowers companies to develop impactful ESG strategies, implement carbon reduction pathways, and safeguard asset value through sustainable practices.

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• BuildingMinds integrates ESG metrics with financial KPIs using AI and ML models to optimize decarbonization strategies and provide comprehensive ESG reporting solutions.
• The platform features a Retrofit Recommendation Engine that identifies improvement areas, estimates retrofit costs, and calculates CO2 reductions, leveraging a Random Forest Classification algorithm trained on over 1,000 real retrofit projects.
• Upcoming enhancements include 10-year retrofit ROI estimates, break-even year visualizations, and multiple retrofit scenario comparisons, positioning BuildingMinds as a leader in proptech innovation.

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• Built AI, consisting of real estate and data science experts, uses advanced AI to enable real estate firms to underwrite opportunities with unmatched accuracy in minutes, accessing superior data.
• Clients like Knight Frank IM, LondonMetric, Deutsche Finance International, RO Group, and CBRE have tripled deal screenings and reduced underwriting time by 90% with Built AI, which identifies errors in investment documents and interprets complex deal data quickly.
• Built AI enhances data-driven investment decisions by unlocking data from various sources, capturing 6x more market data, and is a strong contender for GRI’s Proptech of the Year Award.

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• Azora expands its Portuguese hotel portfolio with the acquisition of the 5-star Marriott Praia d’El Rey Hotel, two 18-hole golf courses, and management of rental apartments at Praia d’El Rey.
• This acquisition adds to Azora’s existing portfolio of 6 prestigious hotels in Portugal, including Vilalara, Tivoli Vilamoura, Tivoli Carvoeiro, Tivoli Alvor, The Lodge Hotel, and the upcoming Hotel das Luzes.
• Azora plans to enhance the Hotel and golf courses through additional investments and operational improvements, reflecting its confidence in the Portuguese tourism sector.

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• Stalowa Wola, located in southeastern Poland, boasts a robust economic environment anchored by an 86-year legacy of the Central Industrial District, supporting over 6,000 businesses ranging from global corporations to local enterprises.
• The city features a Strategic Investment Park spanning 996 hectares, established to attract investments in key sectors such as energy, electromobility, aviation, and defense. Supported by essential infrastructure providers, the park aims to create optimal conditions for investors, including those interested in gigafactory projects.
• Ongoing infrastructure developments and plans for foreign language education and bilingual communication underscore Stalowa Wola's commitment to attracting global investments and fostering a diverse and vibrant community.

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• Smart Urban Redevelopment: ChorusLife transforms a former industrial site near Bergamo into a vibrant, barrier-free district spanning over 70,000 sqm, promoting community and social engagement.
• Comprehensive Amenities: Featuring diverse offerings such as an arena for events, retail shops, a large SPA, food areas, a rooftop restaurant, a 4-star hotel, extensive parking, and green spaces, all designed for social interaction and sustainability.
• Sustainability Leadership: Pursuing LEED for Neighbourhood Development certification and aiming for additional certifications like WELL, WIRED, GRESB, and SFDR, ChorusLife integrates state-of-the-art sustainable solutions and digital innovations to enhance quality of life.

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• Originally built in 1906, Westminster Fire Station in Victoria has been converted into 19 modern units, blending original architectural features with bespoke fixtures. Some original elements remain, though the fireman’s pole has been removed.

• Units include one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, offering panoramic views of the London skyline and Big Ben. The former fire truck turning circle now serves as a tranquil enclosed courtyard.

• Located in the heart of Victoria, the station provides short to long-term accommodation options with a concierge service available.

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• NABERS-rated Workspace: YY London is among the UK's first NABERS-rated workspaces, focusing on productivity, health, and sustainability with smart technology and WELL Platinum amenities.

• Transformative Retrofit: Transformed from Canary Wharf’s original office building, YY London is now Europe’s smartest workplace, achieving BREEAM Outstanding certification and aiming for net zero emissions through innovative retrofitting.

• Sustainable Benchmark: The retrofit reused much of the existing structure, saving 10,260 tonnes of CO2 emissions, and improved energy performance by 62%. Smart technology optimizes energy, water, lighting, and air quality, enhancing occupier productivity and engagement.

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Our revitalisation of this 2008-built, originally well-loved and award-winning but nowadays tired business park was driven by sustainability, tenant well-being, and minimal carbon footprint. The refurbishment produced only 32 kg/m² of embedded carbon compared to the typical 500-1,000 kg/m² in new builds. Overhauling the HVAC and BMS aimed at a 49%-55% reduction in energy consumption and GHG emissions. In 2023, energy consumption decreased by 12%, reducing 827 tonnes of CO2, with expectations to double this in 2024. Despite increased occupancy, operational CO2 emissions decreased. Social integration includes an inviting park, free office space for social/ESG purposes which resulted in a partnership with UNICEF, and improved public transport access and sustainable commuting by co-funding the construction of a new public road incl. bus stops and cycling infrastructure. Healthy living initiatives, educational QR codes, exercise and relaxation zones, and health clinics enhance occupants’ well-being. These efforts increased occupancy from 40% to 75% in 2.5 years with a 100% renewal rate, demonstrating Diuna's proof of concept.

• Sustainable Conversion: STOREX Cricklewood, acquired by EQT Exeter, demonstrates sustainable practices by repurposing a building instead of demolishing it. The facility now serves as self-storage and enterprise space, including affordable units for small businesses, promoting local economic growth and community benefits.

• Environmental Impact: The project focused on maximizing the existing building's structure to reduce carbon emissions. Rigorous engineering analyses and testing of the steel frame, composite deck, and foundation piles ensured they could support new loads without additional strengthening, employing advanced techniques like 3D modeling and in-situ pile testing.

• Community Engagement: By offering flexible rental spaces for various uses such as storage and light industrial activities, STOREX Cricklewood supports local businesses and enhances economic opportunities, contrasting with the previous limited impact of the building's former occupant.

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