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Msheireb Properties, the Qatar developer formerly known as Dohaland, has appointed Interface Engineering and Green Building Services as site-wide LEED consultant for its eponymous project in downtown Doha.
The mixed use development aims to be the world’s first sustainable inner city regeneration project, comprising government, commercial and residential properties as well as retail, cultural and entertainment areas.
More than 100 buildings in the development aim to achieve the US-originated building code.
The master plan of the entire 31 hectare mixed-use site will be certified as a sustainable community, and will aim to meet a series of sustainable objectives, such as shading and wall designs that will reduce the reliance on air conditioning, water efficient systems to reduce demand for fresh water, as well as a central cooling system to use and re-use groundwater.
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Interface Global and Green Building Services is a specialist in integrated design and MEP installations, covering lighting, fire safety, plumbing, fire safety and other services.
It has overseen the construction of certified 352 LEED-certified buildings of all types around the world with another 275 LEED registered projects under development.
“Sustainable development is a long-term investment in our nation’s future and reflects Qatar’s Vision 2030,” said Eng. Issa M. Al Mohannadi, CEO of Msheireb Properties. “This appointment will ensure our development meets the highest environmental design standards.
“Sustainable buildings, such as those that qualify for LEED certification, consume fewer resources, generate less waste, cost less to operate and provide healthier living and working environments for everyone – both indoors and out. The regeneration of downtown Doha through the Msheireb project will benefit the environment and all of its citizens for years to come.”
The LEED rating system, which was developed in the US, awards silver, gold and platinnum ratings to buildings that achieve energy and resource-saving targets chiefly through its construction techniques and building materials. In the last 18 months some Gulf states have attempted to develop their own rating system that, it is argued, would set a criteria better suited to Middle Eastern climate. Abu Dhabi's Estidama system, and Qatar's own QSAS criteria, are the best-known, if still fledgling in their local adoption.
Interface Global and Green Building Services will act as the commissioning authority to achieve the Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning LEED requirements laid down by the U.S. Green Building Council for all buildings and district cooling plants.
The Msheireb project is at the first of six phases of construction, following the award of a QAR 1.56bn contract to a joint venture between HBK and Hyundai Engineering & Construction.
In February, consultant Burns & McDonnell was appointed executive architect of the next two phases having worked on Phase 1A, working with three other architecture firms.
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