Magnom Property has announced that its Forbes International Tower will be the first tower in the world officially registered for the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Zero Carbon certification. The move brings the developer a step closer to delivering the lifecycle net negative carbon vision of the Tower.
US based ILFI‘s Zero Carbon Certification is a third-party verified industry standard with sustainability requirements to verify the operational and embodied carbon emissions of a built project, and directly addresses the building sector’s role in the global climate crisis.
To meet ILFI’s Zero Carbon requirements, the Forbes International Tower is incorporating advanced building design, construction, and operation technologies. The project is completely non-reliant on the conventional traditional grid and clean hydrogen will provide 75% of the total energy demands of the tower, while its photovoltaic-laced design utilises solar energy to deliver around 25% of the required energy to operate the building.
“We are proud that Forbes International Tower has achieved this prestigious achievement in the real estate sector, which reflects the great work done by our global partners and team. At Rawabi Holding, we draw inspiration from the natural environment that the countries in the region are known for, and this is reflected in our projects and services. Apart from using renewable materials, sustainable energy sources, and making efficient use of space and resources, we will also harness the potential of advanced technologies and innovation to create best-in-class sustainability standards for the Forbes International Tower,” said Osman Ibrahim, CEO, Rawabi Holding and Vice Chairman, Magnom Properties.
Maged Marie, CEO, Magnom Properties added, “The tower is a pioneering experiment in the field of modern architectural engineering as it harnesses the potential of hydrogen to produce energy within the property. This is an unprecedented achievement in this sector, and a first of its kind in the world. The tower will also serve as both an incentive and inspiration for real estate to innovate and transform the way they develop their project infrastructure.”
He added: “By collaborating with our global partners and targeting the highest global green rating systems of all building certifications, the Forbes International Tower is shaping a new era of sustainability in the region and globally. Aiming for the ILFI Zero Carbon Certification will not only accelerate our decarbonisation efforts and enable smart building outcomes but also set a global precedent for sustainable design at this scale.”
Water recycling and treatment will account for 75% of water usage, while grey water will be reused for non-potable uses. To reduce overall freshwater demand, the tower will also utilise low flush, low flow, and highly efficient sanitary fixtures and systems. The collection of rainwater and smart monitoring technologies will also be deployed to control the responsible usage of water.