Green Housing and Sustainable Construction

We promote high-efficiency, low-emission infrastructure to reduce the carbon and water footprints of both sustainable housing and industrial buildings. The certification schemes in place across the region help to channel funding towards green and sustainable construction projects.

 

Why is this important?

In the face of urban growth, efficient infrastructure is vital for reducing our carbon and water footprints. Industrial and residential buildings must incorporate sustainability plans and make efficient use of materials.

 

Key Facts

Current certifications incorporate mitigation and resilience measures, channelling funds towards green assets. The renovation of the existing building stock creates jobs, reduces operating costs and improves quality of life.

 

Subsectors

Green Social and Affordable Housing
  • Project Type

    Development of a social housing complex certified to EDGE or CASA standards, incorporating passive bioclimatic design, solar water heaters and rainwater harvesting.

Commercial and Industrial Buildings (Logistics Warehouses)
  • Project Type

    Construction of a ‘Net Zero’ industrial park with photovoltaic roofs, smart LED lighting and permeable paving for urban runoff management.

Retrofitting (Efficient Renovation)
  • Project Type

    Modernisation of HVAC systems and thermal insulation in public buildings (hospitals or schools) financed through energy savings (ESCO model).


 
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