Green Technologies FZCO
An environmentally focused Organization

 



i Mirdif City Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
   
MIRDIF CITY CENTRE, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

MAF Shopping Malls LLC, in keeping with their commitment to sustainability, is pursuing sustainable Architecture and Engineering for their new shopping mall at Mirdif. Following a workshop with the design team on Sustainability, MAF commissioned WSP – Green Technologies (WSP – GT) Sustainability Consultants to investigate further on obtaining a LEED rating for the development. The Project is now LEED Gold certified under the LEED for Core and Shell Version 2.0 Rating System administered by the U. S. Green Building Council.

Sustainable Goals of the Project
The entire project is facilitated on the basis of a sustainable development. The following are macro level sustainable goals to the entire project.
  • Energy savings of 17.5%
  • Water savings of 40%
  • Superior IEQ for building occupants.
    • Thermal comfort – maintain indoor temperature in the range of 24+2 0C and RH between 50% 60%.
    • CO2 monitoring and control for air quality improvements.
    • Use of low emitting materials.
  • Use of FSC Certified Wood.
  • Integrate buildings with the site ecology.
  • Use of environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals in the entire project, which in turn provides cleaner environment for the building occupants.
  • Use of environmentally friendly interior materials such as paints, adhesives, sealants, carpet and interior furniture.
  • The Mall Adopted Green Housekeeping by using Environment Friendly and Bio Degradable products to reduce impact on occupants.
  • Waste recycling during occupancy.
  • Use of recycled/recyclable products in the building construction.
  • Use of regional material in the building construction.
  • Promotion of alternative transportation; provision of bicycle storage and shuttle services to public transportation.
  • Establish a Green Corporate image.
  • Imbibe best operating practices from day-one.

 

Project Title:
Mirdif City Centre



Client:
MAF Shopping Malls LLC


Project Team:


Architects:
Holford Associates


Project Managers:
MACE International Ltd.


MEP Consultants:
WSP Middle East Ltd.



LEED Consultants:
WSP – Green
Technologies
Sustainability Consultants