Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Budapest ONE has received the highest BREEAM In-Use Outstanding certification across all three phases, positioning the Futureal-developed complex as the top-rated office building in Hungary under the scheme.
The 66,000 sqm office project was assessed based on its actual operational performance. After the second phase previously secured the rating, the first and third phases have now also reached Outstanding status in the Asset Performance category, achieving very high scores across multiple criteria. Areas such as accessibility, flexibility and water management were among the strongest-performing aspects of the building. CBRE supported the certification process in both advisory and assessment roles.
Located in the Őrmező district near Hungary’s largest intermodal transport hub, Budapest ONE was designed with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental performance. The complex operates an intelligent central building management system and uses heat-recovery ventilation to optimise energy consumption.
Renewable energy also contributes to the building’s performance. The rooftop installation of 150 solar panels, with a combined capacity of 81.76 kWp, produces roughly 80,000 kWh of electricity annually. This output is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by nearly 18 tonnes per year while helping lower operating costs for occupiers.
Futureal says the project was intended to demonstrate that sustainability measures can translate into tangible operational and financial benefits over the long term.
In addition to environmental certifications, the development incorporates features focused on user experience and wellbeing. Budapest ONE holds the highest Gold rating from Access4You for accessibility and has achieved WELL Core Platinum certification. Amenities include a rooftop garden, bicycle facilities with showers, charging points for electric vehicles and micromobility, selective waste collection and a rooftop running track. The complex also provides approximately half a hectare of shared outdoor community space.
The latest certification further strengthens Budapest ONE’s positioning among the region’s higher-performing office assets in terms of operational sustainability.
