An emerging clean-technology cluster, Masdar City in Abu Dhabi is set to become one of the greenest places in the world. lovesport爱博体育 was selected to provide a range of services including an optimized, sustainable design and low-carbon construction for the new 西门子 Headquarters located within the city.
Our integrated team of experts designed an external shading system using air-tight construction and low-carbon materials to ensure that the building’s envelope met the client’s high performance goals regarding wind resistance, day-lighting and water tightness.
The building was constructed using high recycled content concrete, 一个便宜的, strong and versatile material, which increased resistance to harsh chemicals such as chlorine present in Masdar’s environment.
Despite facing the challenge of working under a tight schedule and strict building specification targets and guidelines, our team was able to deliver a low carbon building that achieved a LEED Core and Shell Platinum certification and met all Masdar’s sustainability key performance indicators. This project will enable Masdar City to become a sustainable, smart city.
关键的事实
- First building in the 阿拉伯联合酋长国 certified Leadership in 能源 and 环境al 设计 (LEED V3.0) Core and Shell Platinum
- 98% construction waste diversion from landfill
- 50% reduction in water demand (EPA Baseline)
- 46% reduction in energy demand (ASHRAE 90.1 _2007基线)
- 30% reduction in embodied carbon (over Masdar Baseline)
奖
- MIPIM Architectural Review Future 项目 奖 2012 (in the 办公室 category)
- Middle East Architects 奖 2012 Sustainable Project of the Year
- Middle East Architects 奖 2012 商业 Project of the Year
- International Property 奖 Arabia 2012, best office architecture 2012 award
- MEED Quality 奖 for 项目 2013, U.A.E. Sustainable Project of the Year
- MEED Quality 奖 for 项目 2013, GCC Sustainable Project of the Year
- Cityscape Global 奖 for Emerging 市场 2013 Sustainable Development – Built
- Iconic Award for Corporate 体系结构 2013 by the German 设计 Council.