a new group that focuses on ensuring the highest levels
of sustainability throughout the company, in line with Dar
AlHandasah's values which emphasize its commitment to
sustainable solutions that impart minimal environmental impact.
Sustainability Group supports project teams from various
disciplines across the company. The Group provides advice and
analysis to empower sustainable design, undertakes necessary
coordination for an integrated design process, and coordinates
benchmarking--all in collaboration with sustainability
capabilities in Dar AlHandasah's offices across the globe.
been engaged in various projects, across Dar AlHandasah,
varying in scale from daylighting analysis for new buildings to
integrating sustainable development for a regional masterplan,
and ranging from integrating sustainable design strategies at
concept stage to rating system certification.
through consulting, the London Sustainability Group has a
wide scope which also includes firmwide coordination of
sustainability and providing accessible resources for project
teams across disciplines. In addition, the Group also engages in
efforts to raise awareness of the main sustainability issues and
to support outreach efforts.This approach is meant to ensure that
sustainability is considered in every project that Dar AlHandasah
is engaged in, and that it is integrated into the design process.
Sustainability Group launched a new portal that attempts to
communicate sustainability companywide in an accessible
way, help project teams integrate sustainability into the design
process, and articulate the company's efforts in externally
communicating its commitment to sustainability.