SUSTAINABLE APPROACH & LEED CETFICIED
Sustainability in architecture addresses the negative environmental and social impacts of buildings
by utilizing design methods, materials, energy, and development spaces that aren’t detrimental to
the surrounding ecosystem or communities. The philosophy is to ensure that the actions taken
today don’t have negative consequences for future generations and comply with the principles of
social, economic, and ecological sustainability
Within the evolution in the built footprint and the impact that has been accounted for by the building sector on the environment, societies, and planet resources, coming along with the endangered future generations due to this miss-strategic resources-use planning.
Sustainable needs within architecture have thus become a major fundamental need to be addressed by all who are working in the building sector or the ones responsible to put strategies for city planning. To be more efficient and save what is left on the planet for future generations and the continuous evolution of civilization.
As part of the rising awareness for our endangered planet due to non-sustainable strategies being
taken or not taking any step forward towards optimizing the impact of the built environment, global organizations have put sustainable strategies as rising standards by which the design must be addressing all the negative environmental and social impacts of the desired building on the context and surrounding environment.
We at “Dolmen Development Ltd UK” are fully aware of the dangers and impacts caused by the building sector on our planet. We are always trying with all our capabilities and research center along with our clients to reach out with our projects by reflecting fully sustainable and energy-efficient outcomes.
LEED CERTIFIED
We are committed to offering our clients the option of rating and certifying their buildings according to international standards such as the LEED rating system offered through USGBC, of which we are a member therein. Our partnership with EcoConsulting not only strengthens our expertise in LEED project rating but also gives our clients the peace of mind for rating their projects. This would bring both economic benefits through a more efficient operation with low environmental impact and financial benefits through the Green Loan.
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
Waste management and recycling are of main concern when it comes to being environmentally friendly. It preserves natural resources and landfill space and helps mitigate air, water, and ground pollution. Moreover, it creates job opportunities on different levels giving back to the community and benefiting the economy.
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT
When it comes to purchasing products or services, we are dedicated to being leaders in environmentally responsible purchasing. This is translated into purchasing products and services from sister companies that manufacture and produce an array of building materials. This would drastically reduce the carbon footprint of those materials mainly because of the decreased transportation distances as opposed to imported products. Purchasing eco-friendly cleaning products, low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants is also a part of our sustainable procurement policy.
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
To achieve an environmentally friendly and sustainable building, technological means such as Building Management Systems (BMS), smart metering, and onsite environmental awareness displays along with innovative implementation techniques are required. This is reflected in building efficiency, resource conservation, and low waste production in projects undertaken. Moreover, this raises and promotes tenant environmental awareness.
GREEN LOAN
Low rate financing costs can be obtained with Green Loans subsidized through the Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL). Projects can be energy or non-energy related, rated or non-rated according to international standards. BDL subsidizes interest up to a maximum rate of 7% with maturity ranging between 5 to 7 years and grace periods up to 4 years depending on the type of Green Loan adopted.
