The Largest Swan Certification Project to Date in Hafnarfjörður

Six Apartment Buildings Receive Swan Certification

Hafnarfjörður Leading in Swan Certification

The largest project to date to receive Swan certification is in Hafnarfjörður. Construction company Eykt recently received its first Swan license for the apartment buildings at Áshamar 12–26. The project consists of six apartment buildings, totaling around 18,000 m² and 154 apartments.

Mayor Valdimar Víðisson congratulates them: “We are extremely proud that Hafnarfjörður is at the forefront of environmentally friendly construction. This is not just about buildings but about creating a better community for residents today and in the future.”

According to figures from the Environment and Energy Authority, no other town has more Swan-certified apartments than Hafnarfjörður. More than half of all Swan certification projects in Iceland are located here. Hafnarfjörður has supported this development by offering incentives for environmentally certified buildings, including discounts on land and street construction fees.

Important for the Real Estate Market

Guðrún Lilja Kristinsdóttir, CEO of the Swan, presented the award recently. She noted on the Swan’s website that the project is an important step for the Icelandic real estate market.

“This project significantly increases the supply of Swan-certified apartments,” she said. Already, a number of apartments are on the market, both fully certified and others still in the certification process. “There is hope that demand for such apartments will continue to grow.”

The Áshamar apartment buildings are not the only eco-friendly projects by Eykt. The company is involved in other Swan-certified developments as the main contractor, strengthening its position as a leading player in sustainable construction in Iceland.

Eykt Proud of the Certification

“We at Eykt are extremely proud to have received our first Swan certification for the Áshamar 12–26 apartment buildings in Hafnarfjörður,” says Páll Daníel Sigurðsson, CEO of Eykt. The recognition marks an important milestone in Eykt’s history and confirms the company’s commitment to quality, health, and sustainability.

He points out that Eykt recently completed audits of its integrated management system with recertification in ISO 9001 quality standard, ISO 14001 environmental standard, and ISO 45001 safety standard, conducted by representatives from BSI.

“We are extremely grateful to all our dedicated staff and partners involved in this project. The results show what can be achieved when ambition and quality guide the process.”

Strict Requirements Met

Swan certification involves rigorous requirements to ensure both environmental responsibility and quality, including:

• Material selection that limits harmful substances

• Moisture protection to support healthy indoor air

• Energy use within defined limits

• Daylight requirements in building design

For buyers, Swan certification is a mark of quality, confirming that the building has been designed and constructed with long-term benefits for both residents and the environment in mind.

Swan-certified housing is therefore not only an eco-friendly choic. It is a quality stamp that ensures apartments are built with sustainability and resident wellbeing as priorities.

Congratulations to Eykt and the people of Hafnarfjörður!