DEWA’s Warsan Accommodation Complex Becomes First LEED Platinum Certified Multifamily Project Globally

Post by: Elena Malik

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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Accommodation Complex in Warsan has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Rating in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). This achievement marks it as the first multifamily project globally to receive this international certification, earning 80 points under LEED Homes v4.1. With this new accolade, DEWA now boasts 10 buildings with LEED ratings, reinforcing its commitment to reducing carbon emissions in Dubai and achieving net zero.

“We are dedicated to realizing the wise directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to embed sustainability as a cornerstone of development and establish Dubai as a smart, sustainable city and the best place to live globally. This supports the ‘Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033’, which aims to position Dubai as a global leader in quality of life. DEWA was among the first organizations in Dubai to adopt green building concepts. In 2019, DEWA achieved a significant milestone with Dubai obtaining the Platinum Rating in the LEED for Cities certification from the USGBC, making it the first city in the MENA region to earn this prestigious certification. We are committed to increasing the number of sustainable buildings that use innovative methods to conserve natural resources, implement best practices in sustainable design, use environmentally friendly materials, and enhance energy and water efficiency. The Platinum Rating for DEWA’s Accommodation Complex in Warsan reflects our dedication to improving employee happiness and quality of life, providing a safe, positive, and healthy environment that boosts efficiency and productivity,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

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The Accommodation Complex in Warsan, which includes a building for families and another for bachelors, achieved 61% water savings and 28% energy savings. The complex has significantly reduced leakage and generates 10% of its energy needs from renewable sources. The furniture used in the complex is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an international non-profit organization promoting sustainable and socially beneficial forest management. The furniture is made from materials with low volatile organic compounds (Low VOC), improving the quality of the building’s indoor environment.

In addition to the Accommodation Complex in Warsan, DEWA has nine other green buildings with LEED ratings. These include the Sustainable Building in Al Quoz, the first sustainable government building in the UAE and the largest government building worldwide to receive the USGBC’s Platinum Rating for green buildings; the Innovation Centre; the Research and Development (R&D) Centre; the Smart Grid Station; Moro Hub; the Distribution Power Division Complex in Al Ruwayyah; Al Rayyan Mosque in Hatta; Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Complex Warehouses; and the Building Management Centre in Al Ruwayyah.

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