Skanska has signed a contract with Fabege to build Scandinavia's first zero energy hotel in Solna, Sweden. The contract is worth about €45m (SEK 470m). Totalling 22,400m² spread over 11 floors, the hotel will provide 36 rooms, 88 apartments for long-term accommodation and Nordic Choice Hotels Swedish headquarters. The new property will join the Nordic Choice Hotels chain Comfort Hotel.
The building is designed for very low energy consumption and will be certified according to FEBY 18 Gold, a certification used for energy-efficient buildings, and BREEAM level Excellent. The construction work will begin immediately and the new hotel is scheduled for completion during the first quarter of 2021.
