Green One UN House
304 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi
General Information
- Rating System: LOTUS NR V2.0
- Building type: Office building
- Size (GFA): 7,353 m2
- Owner: United Nation Development Programs (UNDP)
- LOTUS AP: GHD / Green Consult Asia
- Engineering: ENGCORP, Ecoba
- Website: http://www.un.org.vn
LOTUS Scorecard
Total Point: 84/110
LOTUS Platinum
ENERGY: 19/31
Improve and monitor the energy consumption of a building through proper insulation, the use of natural ventilation and the installation of energy efficient equipment
WATER: 7/13
Reduce water consumption of a building through the use of water efficient fixtures, rainwater harvesting and water reuse & recycling
MATERIALS: 6/9
Reduce the use of high embodied energy materials; Maximize the use of reused & recycled materials; Encourage a wider use of prefabricated components
ECOLOGY: 5/9
Protect the building environment and the ecology of the surrounding area; Assure the preservation of topsoil together with the maximization of biodiversity
WASTE & POLLUTION: 4/8
Promote the reduction of waste during the construction and operation of the building, as well as encourage extensive recycling practices
HEALTH & COMFORT: 14/14
Ensure a proper indoor environmental quality through maximizing daylight and open views and the optimization of the indoor air quality
ADAPTATION & MITIGATION: 8/10
Ensure that all necessary adaptation and mitigation components are integrated at the design stage of a building and to reduce the impact on the environment in terms of GHG emissions
COMMUNITY: 4/6
Promote social integration of the building within its neighborhood through public consultation, respect for cultural heritage and to facilitate access for people with disabilities
MANAGEMENT: 9/10
Ensure that all targets set up for the various stages are competently and effectively managed throughout the project
INNOVATION: 8 points
Innovative techniques/initiatives as well as exceptional performance enhancement
Green Features
- Energy use reduction: 28.8%
- Total roof area is green roof: 35%
- Reduction of water use through fixtures: 44%
- Roof & paved area limits heat island effect: 77%
- Existing structure reused: 94%
Solar panels generate an average of
"The sustainability of our societies around the world has always been and remains the central mission of the United Nations. This has been very clear from our founding over 70 years ago. It is stated in the UN charter and most recently in the Agenda 2030 which embodies the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By presenting the UN in Viet Nam with this award today, you recognize the unique role that the United Nations can and must also play in championing the leadership in Green Building design around the world."
– Mr. Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Viet Nam