LINDINVENT - PART OF THE 2020 BUILDING OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Student House at Campus Valla in Linköping has been named Building of the Year 2020 by Byggindustrin magazine. This striking red landmark in Linköping has also received the prestigious Miljöbyggnad Gold certification from the Sweden Green Building Council.
Lindinvent is often the preferred choice for projects aiming to achieve various certifications through Sweden Green Building. Many buildings in Hyllie and Västra Hamnen in Malmö, as well as Arenastaden in Stockholm, are examples of properties that have met these high certification standards—setting a new benchmark for sustainable building practices. Achieving certification requires going beyond traditional construction standards, including low energy consumption, excellent acoustic conditions, and optimal daylight access.
To achieve certification, factors such as energy efficiency, sound environment, and daylight availability are critical. Lindinvent's solutions played an essential role in meeting these requirements.
Seven Floors of Perfect Indoor Climate
The 15,455 m² campus area includes lecture halls, a library, and 1,000 study spaces, establishing itself as a new landmark in Linköping. The building also houses a reception, student health services, a restaurant, and a café. To create a healthy and productive indoor climate, the university implemented Lindinvent’s demand-controlled ventilation system.
A total of 210 active air diffusers (TTC) and 100 reactive diffusers (MTC), custom-colored to match the building’s design, regulate the indoor climate alongside dampers managing airflow throughout the facility. To prevent unnecessary heating and cooling, temperature regulation is sequenced—an effective and proven Lindinvent solution.
With LINDINTELL and LINDINSPECT®, the ventilation system is continuously monitored and optimized in real time. The system collects occupancy data, adjusts air handling unit pressure, and regulates supply air temperature, ensuring energy-efficient operation with superior comfort.
“This was a complex installation with multiple functions that needed to work seamlessly. Despite these challenges, everything looks simple and intuitive in Lindinspect—an invaluable tool for managing such a sophisticated building.” Per Johansson, Project Manager at Lindinvent.
LINDINSPECT®- Real-Time Monitoring & Optimization
Lindinvent’s LINDINSPECT® web interface provides a clear, user-friendly, and intuitive tool for complete real-time control of the building’s ventilation and indoor climate. The system visualizes all key metrics, making it easy to monitor, analyze, and optimize building performance.
For example, on the 6th floor of the Student House, room temperatures are displayed in different shades based on current values. This smart visualization enables facility managers to quickly identify deviations, adjust settings, and ensure optimal climate conditions while reducing energy consumption.
Two Lindinvent Projects Among the Finalists – Student House Wins the Prize
Among the 68 projects competing for the Building of the Year award, ten made it to the final round. Two of these finalists featured Lindinvent’s intelligent indoor climate solutions: the Student House in Linköping and the Chopin surgical and intervention building at Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge. In the end, the Student House claimed victory.
Jury chairman Ruben Aronsson commented on the winning project:
“A clear shared vision and strong collaboration among all stakeholders characterized this project. Innovative solutions and strict cost control made the low construction cost possible. The winner excelled in every criterion. Joy, pride, and excellent leadership have made the Student House in Linköping the well-deserved winner of Building of the Year 2020."
