The Siemens Headquarters by architects Sheppard Robson in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi is anticipated to be the first LEED Platinum office building in the Middle East, and it could set a new standard for sustainable building practices in that region. The headquarters is part of a strategic partnership between Masdar and Siemens to develop and utilize key energy-efficient technologies. Masdar City, a new area in Abu Dhabi designed by Foster and Partners , is envisioned as a hub for sustainable urban development, renewable energy and other clean technologies – and the Siemens Headquarters is a perfect anchor project for it. Read the rest of Siemens Headquarters to be the First LEED Platinum Office Building in the Middle East Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: abu dhabi , connection to pedestrians , connection to transit , first LEED Platinum office building in the Middle East , Foster and Partners , LEED Platinum building , Masdar , masdar city , maximixing views , maximizing daylight , mitigating solar heat gain , reducing energy consumption , reducing water consumption , renewable energy company in Abu Dhabi , shading system , Siemens Headquarters Middle East , space plan flexibility , sustainable urban design , void-forming technology
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Siemens Headquarters to be the First LEED Platinum Office Building in the Middle East