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Introduction
A Green building is one where the qualities of both the indoor and outdoor environments have been considered and protected during its design, construction, maintenance and use. Green design attempts to balance economic, social, and environmental factors and its principles affect all phases of project development, from design to disposal

A Green Building is characterized by optimized energy consumption, improved energy efficiency, increased water savings, reduced pollution, enhanced indoor air quality, better productivity and reduced operation costs. At a broad level, Green Buildings greatly help the environment in terms of reducing the GHG emissions and climate change adaptation.

On October 24th, 2007 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai issued a  resolution and directive that effective January 1st, 2008, all owners of commercial and residential buildings on the emirate of Dubai must comply with internationally recognized environment-friendly specifications of sustainable development to turn Dubai into Green Dubai.

EHS-TRAKHEES, the regulatory arm of PCFC and Dubai World established Green Building regulations to implement within Dubai World jurisdiction.

Regulatory Functions
The development of facilities (New constructions) within the jurisdiction of Trakhees-EHS necessitates approval from the Green Building department (Sustainability Department) to facilitate the issuance of the NOC-BP and NOC-BCC from the permits department. Accordingly The Green Building section facilitates the following activities

1. Review of the Green Building Submissions and giving  clearances to the Permits section in the process of   issuance of EHS-NOC for Building Permit for new projects that fall under the purview of Green Building Regulations
2. Review and approval of Green Building project progress reports during construction phase, for projects that have been issued with Building Permits.
3. Review of the submissions, carrying out relevant inspections and giving clearance to the Permits section in the process of   issuance of EHS-NOC for Building Completion Certificate for new projects that fall under the purview of Green Building Regulations.
4. Review of feasibility reports for Green Building projects that are at the schematic / conceptual stages
5. Review and Approval of Pre-Qualification Applications for Third Party Green Building  Consultants
6. Review and Approval of Pre-Qualification Applications for Third Party Green Building  Commissioning Authorities (CxA)

Other Functions

1. Continuous improvement to EHS-Green Building Regulations in coordination with all the stakeholders,  to reflect the environment, ecology and culture of UAE
2. Technical Assistance to stakeholders’ viz. Clients, consultants, developers, suppliers etc in the process of implementation of Green Building Projects.
3. Assistance to stakeholders on energy efficiency improvement programs for existing buildings
4. Create and oversee need based sustainability forums such as “Technical working group / Green Forum, Materials Forum etc

Challenges

1. Promoting Awareness on sustainability of the built environment and its benefits   to all stakeholders & encouraging the use of Renewable technologies and   strategies.
2. Encouraging and promoting material resources that address the local environment
3. Special strategies on energy and water management for this region.
4. Demonstrating sustainability in design and operation.
5. Reducing the carbon foot prints of the developments.
6. Actively Discourage Green Washing

EHS -Green Building Department AIMS to

1. Be an effective regulator
2. Be Responsible and Proactive to the needs of the clients , upholding environmental sustainability.
3. Close the gap between design and delivery.
4. Bridge the space between paper and performance
5. Promote operational sustainability
6. Maximize the value to the CLIENT
7. Maximize the value to the ENVIRONMENT

Trakhees-EHS Green Building section is committed to providing world class services to all developers within Dubai World jurisdiction. It is steadfast in ensuring that the Green building projects not only remain green in paper but truly sustainable in performance.

To learn more about Trakhees-EHS Green Building regulations, please click “standards and regulations” on our website.  You may send your questions, comments or inquiries through the email, EHS.GreenBuilding@Trakhees.ae