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“A Mandate for Success”Meeting Reference: Arab Forum For Environment & Development 29th October 2013

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Estidama – The Vision 2030 Sustainable Foundation

Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 is about Planning for the Future (Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 and Plan Abu Dhabi 2030)

The future is unforeseeable without sustainability

Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of responsible sustainable policies

Estidama – A Numbers Overview

Executive Council Mandate - April 2010

• All New Communities to be:

• All New Buildings and Villas to be:

• All Government Buildings & Villas:

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Precious WaterLivable

SpacesResourcefulResourceful

Energy

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Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems – Integrated Development Process

Establishes collaborative teamwork & iterative design process

Encourage construction activities that value:

- workers welfare

- quality &

- environmental management

P f d O&M ti h l ti l A hiPrepares for good O&M practices where users play an active role Achieve goals on-time & on-budget

I D P vs Conventional Design Process

Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems – Integrated Development Process

I.D.P vs Conventional Design Process

Integrated Development Process Conventional Design Process

Involves team members from the outset Involves team members only whenInvolves team members from the outset Involves team members only when essential

Front-loaded: time & effort invested early Less time, effort & collaborationydemonstrated in early stages

Decisions influenced by broad team Decisions made by few team members

Iterative process Linear process

Whole-systems thinking Systems often considered in isolation

Seeks Synergies Less opportunities for synergies

Life-cycle Costing Emphasis on up-front costs

Process continues after construction Typically finished upon construction

Source: Adopted from ‘Roadmap for the Integrated Design Process’ by Busby Perkins+Will, Stantec Consulting

Analyse and assess of natural systems onsite

Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems – Natural Systems

Analyse and assess of natural systems onsite

Conserve existing natural systems through protection or mitigation

Develop a Natural System Design and Management Strategyp y g g gy

Encourage the reuse of land

Enhance ecological value

Create habitat, restore habitat and provide habitat connections

Provide shaded walkways

Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems – Livable Buildings Outdoor

P id ibl l l itiProvide shaded walkways

Promote a more thermally comfortable outdoor space

Provide accessible local amenities

Encourage the use of alternative modes of transport

Encourage the use of active urban environments

Reduce urban light pollution

Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems – Livable Buildings Indoor

Promote indoor air quality management during construction & operationPromote indoor air quality management during construction & operation

Improve ventilation quality during normal building operation

Select materials to reduce harmful emissions

Improve indoor thermal comfort (occupant control)

Create visually comfortable environments (reduce glare, views etc.)

Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems – Precious Water

Reduce indoor & outdoor water demand

Reduce losses – monitoring

Use alternative sources – onsite treatment & grey water

Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems – Resourceful Energy

Reduce energy demand through passive designReduce energy demand through passive designImprove efficiency (HVAC, lighting, appliances)Incentivize renewable sources of energy

Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems – Stewarding Materials

Prohibit the use of hazardous materialsImplement comprehensive waste management (Construction and Operational)Implement comprehensive waste management (Construction and Operational)Reduce materials usageSustainable sourcing of materialsPromote the use of recycled materials Promote recycling industry

Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems – Innovating Practice

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Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems – EVPD

The Estidama Villa Products Database (EVPD) is a database of products that have been determined to be compliant with the Pearl Villadetermined to be compliant with the Pearl Villa Rating System (PVRS) requirements.

The EVPD covers the following product categories all of which are applicable to the PVRS:- Water Fixtures & Fittings- Insulation Products & Systems- Windows & Glazingg- Air Conditioning Equipment- Solar Hot Water

Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems

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The Pearl Rating System aims to address the sustainability performance of a development throughout its lifecycle and in relation to the 4 pillars ofof a development throughout its lifecycle and in relation to the 4 pillars of Estidama.

Estidama Training Program

Course Type Number of Sessions Total Attendees (as of 12-Sep-2013)

Design Rating Training * 337 7,014

Construction Rating Audit Training 23 464

GRAND TOTAL 360 7,478

Consultant Contractor

Private Sector- Occupation Training AttendeesPrivate Sector Government Student Other

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*Design Rating Training consist of the following sessions: • Understanding Estidama & the PRS (2 hours)• Understanding the EVPD for Consultants (1.5 hours)• PBRS: 1 Pearl Training / Workshop (7 hours)

Source: Estidama Training Attendee Database

Why Estidama – Pearl Rating Systems ?

Tailored to Abu Dhabi’s unique climate, culture and transformational ambitions

Government MandateGovernment Mandate

Reinforces Plan 2030 and local codes

Recognizes traditional design and cultural practicesRecognizes traditional design and cultural practices

Emphasizes integrated design from project inception

Estidama Developments - StagesEstidama Rated Buildings and Villas

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Source/: Estidama Project Log (27th October 2013)

Early Works

Not Started On Hold Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4a Stage 4b Completed TOTAL

GFA 371000 4236570 143947 3737209 534151 550724 118746 14027 961272 10667646

Estidama – Development Summary

Project Pearls Pearl GFAm2

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Buildings Numbers by Rating8 4459000

Villa Numbers by Rating

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Source/: Estidama Project Log (27th October 2013)

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Estidama – Building Case Study

Al Ain General Facts Abu Dhabi General FactsAl Ain General Facts• Rating 2 Pearl• Date of opening Oct 2011• Total GFA 5,855m2

Abu Dhabi General Facts• Rating None• Date of opening June 2006• Total GFA 5,950m2

• Landscape Area 286m2

• Cooling Source Chillers• Glazing Percentage 29%• Fenestration Double

• Landscape Area 392m2

• Cooling Source District Cooling• Glazing Percentage 27%• Fenestration SingleFenestration Double

• Walls Insulated• Skylight Double• Renewables Hot Water

Fenestration Single• Walls Block• Skylight Single• Renewables None

• Construction Cost 50m AED

Source/ Basis: ICLDC/ Estidama Project Log

Estidama – Building Case- Al Ain Study

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World Green Building Trends Research

Green Building Taking Global Trend:Green Building Taking Global Trend:

US Australia UK Norway Germany Singapore UAE Brazil2012 40% 28% 45% 23% 17% 64% 48% 24%

Source: McGraw Hill WGBC Report – World Green Building Trends

2015 53% 47% 68% 49% 36% 89% 74% 50%

World Green Building Trends Research

Level of Green Building Activity:Level of Green Building Activity:

US Australia UK Norway Germany Singapore UAE BrazilGreen 48% 39% 52% 32% 28% 66% 51% 39%Non Green 52% 61% 48% 68% 72% 34% 49% 61%

Source: McGraw-Hill WGBC Report – World Green Building Trends

World Green Building Trends Research

Triggers for Driving Green Buildings:Triggers for Driving Green Buildings:US Australia Europe UAE Singapore Brazil South

Africa

1st Reason Client Demand

MarketDemand

Client Demand

Regulations Regulations MarketDemand

Right thing to do

41% 37% 39% 55% 41% 52% 44%

2nd Reason CSR ClientDemand

MarketDemand

ClientDemand

CSR CSR Lower Operating

Costs

32% 35% 37% 50% 35% 26% 42%

Source: McGraw-Hill WGBC Report – World Green Building Trends

World Green Building Trends Research

Most Important Reason:Most Important Reason:US Australia Europe UAE Singapore Brazil South

Africa

EnergyReduction

1 1 1 1 1 1 178% 68% 70% 86% 93% 61% 76%

Water Reduction

2 4 5 2 2 2 3

32% 21% 10% 64% 24% 39% 40%

ImprovedIAQ

3 4 4 3 4 5 525% 21% 17% 23% 17% 13% 14%

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4 3 3 4 2 3 219% 23% 29% 14% 24% 26% 48%

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Gases 14% 38% 31% 5% 17% 22% 18%

Source: McGraw-Hill WGBC Report – World Green Building Trends

Summary