The Conservation Centre
Inaugurated in 2010, this state-of-the art complex sets a benchmark in sustainable construction. Certified for both LEED PLATINUM and MINERGIE-P-ECO certification, it incorporates a series of innovative such as the use of rainwater for toilets and irrigation; heat recuperation from refrigerators to produce hot water; a photovoltaic installation with 700 solar panels; energy efficient lighting; local and recycled building materials; geothermal heating and a decentralised carbon dioxide controlled air supply system.
The Conservation Centre also hosts other companies and organisations, such as WWF International, the Ramsar Convention, SUMAS Sustainability Management School and others.
