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Tribune News Network
Doha
Msheireb Properties has claimed an award at the National Programme for Conservation and Energy (Tarsheed) for the second time in a row.
The National Archive located at Msheireb Properties' flagship project, Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD), claimed the Best Conserving Building Award in the Government category of the Tarsheed competition. This landmark building aims to reduce energy and water waste by utilising the best technology and unique architectural language, a press statement said on Wednesday.
Ali al Kuwari, Acting CEO, Msheireb Properties received the award.
Kuwari said,"We are extremely pleased that our flagship project is being recognised and acknowledged for our commitment to sustainable urban regeneration, which shows our endeavours to support the plans of sustainable development as stated in Qatar vision 2030.
"Msheireb Downtown Doha is emblematic of our mission to build sustainable modern communities that change the way people think about urban living."
The National Archive was honoured and acknowledged for its energy and water saving features, use of non-potable water, rainwater recovery and on-site renewable energy generation.
Sustainability is central to Msheireb Downtown Doha, in terms of both the conservation of natural resources and the quality of its design.
The National Archive's energy efficient building design includes improved building envelopes of walls and windows, recessed windows, energy recovery to the outside air entering the building, optimised ventilation using carbon dioxide (CO2) detectors and a high efficiency district cooling plant. Also, thicker walls, and orientation that enables building to benefit from the shade of adjacent buildings, which cools the local environment and reduces air-conditioning requirements.
The adoption of the latest technology enables Msheireb Properties to produce renewable energy, monitor electricity use, and make the most efficient use of water, translating into reduced emissions, energy and minimised waste.
