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  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 ...

People spend the majority of their time inside in the building. According to the EPA, the average Emiratis spends 90-95% of his or her time indoors side. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this number is between 85-95%. And as cities develop every where in the globe, this calculation is likely to be high in all urban region. Not only that but most of the operating costs/value of high end buildings/villa and organizations are derived from worker/employees. 90% of a business’s operating costs/values tend to go to salaries and employee. That’ why it’s crucial that employees/staff stay engaged, happy, satisfied and healthy,. This means lower-employee absenteeism, as well as higher turnover, productivity & benefits. One of the best ways to get this? Using WELL Certification to optimize buildings for people. THE ADVANTAGE OF THE DIFFERENT WELL ELEMENTS WELL   Certification support optimize buildings for people to enhance happiness, health   & productivity. The spec...