Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its accommodation complex in Warsan has received the Platinum Rating in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), awarded by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
According to DEWA, this makes it the first multifamily project in the world to receive the international certification, achieving 80 points under LEED Homes v4.1. Further, it increases the number of DEWA’s buildings that have earned LEED ratings to ten.
DEWA’s Accommodation Complex in Warsan achieved 61 per cent water savings and 28 per cent energy savings, has reduced leakage and produces 10 per cent of the energy it needs using renewable sources.
In addition to this, the furniture used in the Complex has received a certificate from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and contains low volatile organic compounds (Low VOC) materials, enhancing the quality of the building’s internal environment.
“This makes Dubai the first city in the MENA region to receive this prestigious certification. We are keen to increase the sustainable buildings that utilise modern methods to protect natural resources, adopt best practices in sustainable and innovative design, use environmentally friendly materials, and use electricity and water more efficiently. DEWA’s Accommodation Complex in Warsan receiving the Platinum Rating in the LEED reflects our commitment to enhancing the happiness and quality of life of employees and provide a safe, positive, and healthy environment that enhances their efficiency and productivity,” commented HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA.