36 Buildings Submitted for the "Most Energy-Efficient Building in Latvia" Competition

This year, a total of 36 buildings have been submitted to the “Most Energy-Efficient Building in Latvia” competition.
The largest number of entries—19 buildings—have been submitted for the category “Most Energy-Efficient Renovated Multi-Apartment Building in Latvia 2025.”

Category: Most Energy-Efficient Renovated Multi-Apartment Building in Latvia 2025

19 entries were submitted, with buildings located at the following addresses:

1. Kristapa iela 18, Rīga

2. Garozas iela 24, Jelgava

3. Oskara Kalpaka iela 35, Jelgava

4. Kastaņu iela 2a, Jelgava

5. Katoļu iela 9, Jelgava

6. Pasta iela 34, Jelgava

7. Jāņa Enkmaņa iela 1, Valmiera

8. Linarda Laicena iela 12, Valmiera

9. Voldemāra Baloža iela 7, Valmiera

10. Nākotnes iela 26, Stende, Talsi Municipality

11. Stāmerienas iela 2 k-1, Rīga

12. Vecmīlgrāvja iela 17 k-3, Rīga

13. Ausekļa iela 48, Valka

14. Raiņa iela 5, Valka

15. Rūjienas iela 6, Valka

16. Semināra iela 4/1, Valka

17. Semināra iela 4/2, Valka

18. Semināra iela 6, Valka

19. Hanzas iela 8, Rīga

Category: Most Energy-Efficient Multi-Apartment Building in Latvia 2025 – New Construction

One entry submitted: Raņķa dambis 5, Rīga (Nameja Residence)

Category: Most Energy-Efficient Public Building in Latvia 2025

10 entries were submitted, for buildings at the following addresses:

1. Prohorova iela 11, Jelgava (Dormitory)

2. Tvaika iela 2, Rīga (National Centre for Mental Health, State Ltd.)

3. Rubeņu iela 2A, Salaspils, Salaspils Municipality (Salaspils 2nd Preschool, unit “Seventh Kindergarten”)

4. Mazcenu aleja 39, Jaunmārupe, Mārupe Municipality (Mārupe Music and Art School)

5. Kurzemes prospekts 1A, Rīga (Shopping Center Damme)

6. Mūkusalas iela 71, Rīga (Shopping Center Rīga Plaza)

7. Liepnieku iela 1, Brocēni, Saldus Municipality (Virši Gas Station)

8. Skolas iela 4, Ikšķile (Multifunctional Service Center)

9. Kuldīgas iela 20, Liepāja (Children’s Support Center “Dzintari”)

10. Skanstes iela 25, Rīga (Office Building Elemental)

Category: Most Energy-Efficient Single-Family Home in Latvia

Three entries were submitted:

1. Pededzes iela 18, Mārupe

2. Bebrīšu iela 10, Inčukalns, Sigulda Municipality

3. Penkules iela 50C, Mārupe

Category: Most Energy-Efficient Industrial Building in Latvia

Three entries were submitted:

1. Krūzes iela 17, Rīga (New warehouse and office building)

2. Brīvības iela 142A, Liepāja (Caljan LSEZ Ltd.)

3. Zaļā iela 3, Gulbene

This is the 15th year of the “Most Energy-Efficient Building in Latvia” competition, organized as part of the “Live Warmer” campaign. The competition promotes best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability in building construction, renovation, and reconstruction—reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing public awareness of well-being, building insulation, indoor climate, and the significance and possibilities of emission reduction in creating a high-quality, architecturally expressive living environment.

Applications for the 2025 competition could be submitted until June 18, 2025. During the summer, the jury will evaluate all submissions, decide which buildings will proceed to the second round, and conduct on-site inspections. The awards ceremony for the winners is scheduled for September 2025.

The competition regulations were prepared in collaboration with partners of the “Live Warmer” information campaign, including:

• Latvian Association of House Managers and Administrators

• Latvian Window and Door Manufacturers Association

• Riga Technical University

• Riga Stradiņš University

• Building Materials Manufacturers Association

• Latvian Heat, Gas, and Water Technology Engineers’ Union

• Sustainable Building Council

• State Construction Control Bureau

• State Fire and Rescue Service

• SIA “Possessor” (Public Asset Manager)

• Rural Support Service

• AS “Sadales tīkls” (Distribution Network)

• Central Finance and Contracting Agency

• Energy and Environmental Agency

Competition supporters include:

• SIA Paroc

• SIA Saint-Gobain Celtniecības produkti

• SIA Rockwool

• Development Finance Institution Altum

• AS Latvenergo

• VentSys

• Rīgas siltums

• AS Sadales tīkls

• SIA Robert Bosch

Media partners include the magazine “Būvinženieris”, the newspaper “Latvijas Avīze”, and the construction portals abc.lv, archidea.lv, and building.lv.