Daikin Europe has received BREEAM “Excellent” certification for its Research and Development Centre in Belgium, confirming the building’s environmental performance and alignment with a European sustainability standard for non-residential buildings.
Completed in 2024 and opened shortly afterward, EDC Ghent serves as Daikin Europe’s R&D headquarters and a hub for developing next-generation heating and cooling technologies. The 30,600 m² (approx. 329,400 ft²) building includes offices as well as large product and controls testing facilities.
The centre was designed as a nearly zero-energy building, integrating energy-efficient systems and smart controls to reduce energy use and environmental impact. It combines geothermal energy, air-source systems, heat recovery ventilation and a Building Management System that optimises energy flows while supporting a comfortable working environment.
BREEAM certification covers criteria beyond energy performance, including indoor environmental quality, water management and sustainable building management.
“Achieving BREEAM Excellent certification for the Daikin Europe Research and Development Centre in Ghent reinforces our ambitions behind the project,” said Wim De Schacht, Vice President Corporate Affairs and Service & Solutions Business at Daikin Europe. “EDC Ghent is a strategic pillar in Daikin’s global research and development network. It brings together European expertise, large-scale testing capabilities, and innovation, while meeting ambitious standards for energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and sustainability. This certification reflects our focus on performance, efficiency and long-term impact.”
