Sustainable design for buildings seen as part of neighbourhoods and cities — energy efficient, economical and responsible.
Sustainability has many definitions. At RUSAVI, we use the UN’s holistic definition of sustainable development. We do not see buildings as isolated sustainable systems – we see them as part of neighbourhoods and cities.
Sustainable construction was once an additional investment reserved for the most idealistic of developers. Today's soaring energy prices make sustainable construction good business for everyone. The additional investment in low energy housing is repaid by savings in energy use over the lifetime of the houses. Sustainable design shows responsible behaviour and is becoming 'the license to operate'.
At RUSAVI, we see it as our mission to promote sustainable design. For each project, we aim to incorporate the sustainable design features most appropriate to each specific site. Such features include:
At RUSAVI, we see it as our mission to promote sustainable design (economically, environmentally and socially sustainable). For each project, we aim to incorporate the sustainable design features most appropriate to each specific site. Such features include:
Sustainable design features
- Passive solar design
- Energy efficient design
- Active solar heating
- Photovoltaics
- Ground source heat pumps
- Extensive sedum green roof
Rating systems we work with
- The US LEED system
- The British BREEAM system
- The UAE Emirates Green Building Council
- The Qatar Green Building Council
- The Saudi Green Building Council
How we deliver
- 01
Understand
Stakeholder requirements, site conditions and applicable codes.
- 02
Design
Integrated MEP design across every discipline, developed in BIM.
- 03
Coordinate
Clash detection, value engineering and design reviews.
- 04
Deliver
Supervision, testing, commissioning and handover support.
