Case Study: COOP Jednota Eco-Friendly Complex in Prievidza

Ecological Buildings in Practice: A New Public Space in Prievidza

In the heart of Prievidza, near the railway and bus stations, a unique eco-friendly COOP Jednota complex has been established. It combines modern shopping, a sustainable approach, and an urban-forming function. The project was designed by the renowned studio FVA Architekti and completed in a record 7 months. Interestingly, this project does not prioritize economics—such as the size of the retail area and the lowest possible costs—but instead enriches the public space with high-quality architecture, a well-thought-out concept, and urban greenery.
ALUPLAST s.r.o. proudly participated in the project as a supplier of high-quality windows and aluminum doors suitable for ecological buildings.

Architecture with a Story: Tradition in a Modern Guise

The concept of the new COOP Jednota store was inspired by the motif of two shepherds at a mountain hut. The architects created a modern “wooden cottage” set within an urban environment.
The timber structure, through its scale and texture, sensitively complements the urban ensemble while serving as a vibrant center with squares, a passage, a café, and green areas.

Ecological Features: How Modern Ecological Buildings Are Constructed

From the beginning, the project was built on ecological principles:

Timber construction to reduce the carbon footprint
Recycling of construction waste and its reuse
A green roof as a fifth facade
Heat recovery ventilation and photovoltaic panels
Rainwater harvesting for irrigation
Reuse of heat from cooling equipment
Automatic shading, solar control glass, and an emphasis on natural light
Support for electromobility with charging stations

All of this makes the COOP Jednota complex an excellent example of a modern ecological building.

Windows and Doors for Ecological Buildings: Our Role in the Project

ALUPLAST s.r.o. provided the supply of aluminum structures that met demanding requirements for:

design
energy efficiency
security

We utilized the top-tier SCHÜCO FWS 50.SI facade system with excellent thermal insulation (Uf=0.7 W/m²K), which is ideal for windows for passive houses and modern ecological projects.

We installed:

SCHÜCO FWS 50.SI facade system
toughened safety glass
COOL-LITE SKN 165 solar control glass with a solar factor “g” of only 0.31
external blinds and SCHÜCO ALB fixed sunshades
automatic sliding doors for the main entrance

All products were made of aluminum, processed with maximum precision, thereby supporting the overall sustainability of the project.

Our Work: The Numbers Speak for Themselves

For the project, we used:

135 panes of glass with an area of nearly 394 m² and a weight of 17 tons
more than 3,200 meters of seals
more than 842 m² of powder coating on aluminum profiles
this volume was realized by our professionals – from production to installation, using more than 10,000 screws.

Conclusion: The Future of Construction is Ecological

The COOP Jednota Prievidza complex is great proof that even retail projects can be ecological, modern, and socially beneficial.
ALUPLAST is proud to have supplied windows and doors for ecological buildings and to have participated in a project that points the way for the future of the Slovak construction industry – sustainability, innovation, and quality.