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VSIP Nghe An HQ Building awarded LOTUS Gold green building certification

Green building certification, the first in Nghe An province, further demonstrates company’s commitment to sustainable development.

Details

 

  • Rating System : LOTUS NR V2.0
  • Building type : Office Building
  • Size (GFA) : 2,611 m2
  • Certification Date: July 2020
  • Green consultant: Vilandco

 

 

Project Sustainability

 

  • 53.8% Total building energy use reduction compared to baseline
  • 39.4% reduction of water use through sanitary fixtures
  • 30% of site area is vegetated

Energy:

53.8% of total building energy use reduction compared to baseline thanks to the use of high-efficient VRV system with 60% of COP improvement, the use of LED lighting for an LPD reduction of 62.9% and an effective building envelope with an OTTV reduction of 59%.

Water:

Achieve the synergies by reducing water use through sanitary fixtures by 39.4% and rainwater harvesting that help to cover 28.8% of total project’s water consumption.

Material:

Contribute to embodied carbon/energy offset by using 44% of sustainably sourced timber and non-structural walls installed with 100% non-baked materials

Health and Comfort

Improve the occupant satisfaction by introducing daylighting and external views into working space and providing C02 monitoring. IAQ test was conducted during occupancy.

Others:

Integrate passive strategies in design process and enhance green practices post-occupancy

Increase the occupant/staff knowledge on how to operate the building efficiently with design specifications, system information,

More than 30% of the site area is vegetated, contributing to limit building footprint and increase site perviousness