LEED eco-certified development nears completion in Masala, Kirkkonummi – utilising innovative low-carbon concrete from Finland

PRESS RELEASE & INVITATION: Discover the upcoming rental apartments and low-carbon solutions at As Oy Kirkkonummen Ferdinand.

Photo: Sanni Siira

The second residential development within the Masalanportti planning area, As Oy Kirkkonummen Ferdinand, will be completed at the end of January 2025. This new project by Joo Group aims to achieve the highest level of LEED environmental certification: LEED Platinum.

The international LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification system is recognised in over 180 countries. In Finland, there are currently 386 LEED-certified projects, of which only nine new developments have achieved the prestigious Platinum level. Reaching this standard requires significant investment in energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and responsible practices.

– We’re thrilled to see our first LEED-certified project nearing completion. The LEED certification process takes residents’ comfort into account in many ways, and we believe this development will be an outstanding place to live for both new and long-standing residents of Masala,” says Antti Niskanen, CEO of Joo Group.

New low-carbon concrete innovation

A-rated for energy efficiency, the building is equipped with solar panels and a geothermal heating system. In addition, the outdoor paving features carbonised concrete, a material that locks carbon dioxide directly into its structure. This cutting-edge Finnish innovation was developed by the technology company Carbonaide in collaboration with concrete product manufacturer Rakennusbetoni- ja Elementti Oy.

– Kirkkonummen Ferdinand is the largest development to date to feature products manufactured with our technology. For us, having our products utilised in a project focused on quality and sustainability is a valuable indication of the industry's interest in a technology, which we soon aim to introduce to element production, too, says Tapio Vehmas, CEO of Carbonaide.

Both furnished and unfurnished rental apartments

As Oy Kirkkonummen Ferdinand will offer 73 rental apartments under the Joo Kodit brand, available to both private individuals and companies. Apartments can be rented either furnished or unfurnished. The project’s principal architect is Haroma & Partners, while construction is led by Aura Rakennus Uusimaa.

– This project has been a learning experience, and I’d like to thank our construction partner Aura Rakennus and all stakeholders for their flexibility and high-quality work, Niskanen adds.

Invitation: Media Day on 12 December 2024

Members of the press are warmly invited to visit Kirkkonummen Ferdinand on Thursday, 12 December 2024, starting at 1:00 p.m. to learn more about the project. The event hosts will include:

• CEO of Carbonaide, Tapio Vehmas who will provide insights into low-carbon concrete technology
• Joo Kodit Commercial Director Heta Kärki and Head of Rental Services Johanna Mattsson who will showcase a furnished Joo Premium apartment and answer questions about the apartments on offer
• The CEO of Joo Group Antti Niskanen who will be available for discussions.

Join us at the construction site of As Oy Kirkkonummen Ferdinand at Salmipolku 11, on Thursday, 12 December, at 1:00 p.m. Please register in advance by emailing marianne.korhonen@joogroup.fi no later than Tuesday, 10 December.

Further information for the media:

Antti Niskanen, CEO, Joo Group

+358 50 537 8676

antti.niskanen@joogroup.fi

Download a high-resolution image of Kirkkonummen Ferdinand here

Read more about Kirkkonummen Ferdinand's rental apartments on the Joo Kodit website

Learn more about Carbonaide here