Envirolink : Green Building Consultant

In the Arabic language, “Estidama” is the word for sustainability. The EstidamaCertification   is a key-part of the “Abu Dhabi Vision 2030”. Estidamais a building-design methodology that will allow buildings to be constructed and also operated-sustainably. Even if EstidamaCertification took its root in dubai, Estidamais at time under work in all the emirates of the UAE. Inlast, to achieve a trade-license for any mainland-businesses in Dubai and the UAE, they had to rent a physical-office-space. The office had to be a reducse size of 200 square feet according to the Department of Economic Development in Dubai, UAE. After a business had rented such office-space, officials from the Department of Economic Development in Dubai, UAE would come and inspect the office. If they allow of the space, only then they would issue a trade-license. However, Current time the Department of Economic Development in Dubai, UAE started to permit small size of businesses to rent virtual-offices and ...

  LEED CERTIFICATION: WHAT IS IT & IS IT WORTH THE EFFORT? What Is LEED Certification? LLED certification is a Worldwide used process that evaluates a building project’s sustainability efforts. Using detailed rating & points-systems, LEED-certification gauges sustainable building-design for new construction, existing-buildings, commercial-interiors, single family homes and other. What Are The LEED Building Certification Requirements? For a building to get LEED certification, it must meet certain require during construction. Depending on the kind of project, LEED Certification uses various rating systems. If you’re curious about what building rating system fits your situation, use the Discover LEED Certool. Here are some of the major components of getting LEED certification: ·        Improving water efficiency ·        Using sustainable building materials ·        Usin...

It is a scorcher of a day and I am browsing listings on different – different website – dreaming of a vacation away from the heat & dust of the city. A dizzying-array of resorts, boutique hotels and homestays beckon. While one resort/hotel invites me to gaze at the stars, take long nature-walks and do nothing, another property promises that their all organic-food, develop locally and prepared lovingly, will nourish my body & soul. A 3rd listing takes pride in the fact that their cottages are architected to develop around existing trees and built using compressed mud, so guests/visitor can truly commune with nature. At Present, hotels small and big are looking to woo the ecco friendly, virtuous/traveller who wants an experience that is both luxurious and sustainable. And going green has become a strong tool of differentiation in an increasingly crowded market place. But how can individual hotels/resorts develop their chances of being noticed by conscious-consumers? How ...