One of the projects that most strongly reflects Özyalçın Construction’s sustainability vision Kaizenwith its environmentally sensitive approach and modern architecture TRNC has signed an important first in the real estate sector. Designed as a green building with international standards, Kaizen, The first LEED certified project of Northern Cyprus by being awarded LEED certification has been.
This important achievement marks the beginning of a new era for the development of sustainable building in Northern Cyprus.
What is LEED Certification?
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is one of the most respected and widely one of the green building certification systemsis. The system was developed by the USGBC and assesses the environmental performance of buildings against international standards.
In order for a building to receive LEED certification, it must meet the following criteria:
- Energy efficiency
- Water savings
- Use of environmentally friendly and low emission materials
- Waste management and recycling systems
- Indoor air quality
- Transportation and location advantages
- Minimizing environmental impacts during the construction process
LEED system, projects Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum at different levels. LEED certification is therefore not just an environmental label. a strong quality indicator showing that it meets international sustainability standards is considered as.

What Makes Kaizen LEED Certified
Kaizen project, from the very first design phase principles of sustainable architecture based on the environmental impact of the project. Environmental practices that stand out in the project are as follows:
- Energy-saving mechanical and electrical systems
- Architectural design that maximizes the use of daylight
- Smart solutions to reduce water consumption
- Low-emission, environmentally friendly building materials
- Infrastructure for high indoor air quality
- Effective recycling and waste management practices
These characteristics make Kaizen One of the pioneering projects of sustainable living concept in TRNC into a state.
A Success Crowned with an International Award
Kaizen is not only the first LEED certified project in Northern Cyprus, but has also achieved a significant success on the international platform. The project was recognized at the Property Awards 2025 organization, “Best Sustainable Development” in the category of Platinum award was deemed worthy.
This award recognizes One of the most innovative, environmentally friendly and world-class real estate projects in Northern Cyprus as the most prominent.

A New Standard in TRNC Real Estate Sector
LEED certification and international award for Kaizen, A new standard for sustainable construction in the TRNC real estate sector constitutes.
As Özyalçın Construction with this project:
- We are pioneering environmentally friendly projects across the island,
- We bring international green building standards to our new projects,
- We are raising the quality bar in the Northern Cyprus real estate sector.
A Project Adding Value to the Future
Kaizen is not just for today, living standards of the future is also positioned as a defining project. Our approach towards producing sustainable, healthy and modern living spaces gains even more strength with these achievements.
As Özyalçın Construction, TRNC’s most innovative, reliable and environmentally sensitive projects we continue to realize.



