The LEED precertification shows that sustainability has been integrated into every aspect of Diriyah Gate’s planning, design, construction, and operation phases.
Phase 1 of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority’s (DGDA) masterplan has been awarded the Platinum-level pre-certification for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
The USGBC’s LEED certification is a globally recognised symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership, providing a framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. It is the world’s most widely known sustainability certification scheme.
LEED certification can be achieved at different levels: the building, neighbourhood, community, and city levels. Phase 1 of the Diriyah development has targeted the certification at both the building and city levels.
The precertification of LEED for buildings and cities at a platinum level shows that the development has sustainability at its very core, and is integrated into every aspect of its planning, design, construction and operation phases.
The Group CEO of DGDA, Jerry Inzerillo said: “I am thrilled that our efforts have been recognised by the LEED precertification as climate and nature-related considerations are at the heart of our development.”
