Tropicana September-October 2022 #144 The Home Issue

TROPICANA MAGAZINE
Tropicana Gardens
Edelweiss
A green building focuses on increasing the efficiency of resource
consumption - energy, water, and materials - while minimising the
building’s impact on human health and the environment throughout
its lifecycle. This is accomplished through improved siting, design,
construction, operation, maintenance, and removal. In accordance
with the GBI evaluation system, points are awarded for achieving
and adopting environmentally friendly features that exceed existing
industry standards. In addition, GBI is a rating system that integrates
the most recent internationally acknowledged best practises in
environmental design and performance. Buildings are rated Platinum,
Gold, Silver, or Certified based on specific standards established by the
GBI body. This does not end after the building is completed; buildings
must be re-assessed every three years to preserve their ratings. This
guarantees that buildings are properly maintained.
The picturesque
pool area at
Tropicana Gardens
Edelweiss
Despite the fact that GBI is voluntary and not mandated by law
(unless specifically required by a local authority), given that buildings
contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions during their
long lifespans, all buildings should seek green certification. There
are numerous benefits, including operational cost reductions and
an improved working environment for everyone. With its “Garden
Living in the City” theme and sustainable design, Tropicana Gardens
is consistent with Tropicana’s approach to the environmental, social,
and governance (“ESG”) principles, as demonstrated by its Gold GBI
certification for three residential towers and Silver certification for
other components, as well as GreenRE Silver certification for Edelweiss
SOFO & Serviced Residences, Tropicana Gardens.
Sustainable features include low-emissivity glass in the development’s
façade, LED lighting fixtures, rainwater harvesting and regenerative
lifts. Tropicana Gardens Office Tower also features Greenguardcertified
interior fixtures and finishings, including laminates, carpets,
flooring and vinyl, promoting a healthier working environment and
well-being for tenants and staff through the reduction of volatile
organic compound (“VOC”) emissions. Tropicana Gardens was also
recently honoured with the coveted international 5-Star Award in the
Best Mixed Use Development Malaysia category at the International
Property Awards 2022-2023 held at the Sheraton Grand London,
United Kingdom. The win represented Tropicana’s 13th victorious
year in the Asia Pacific Property Awards, the largest branch of the
International Property Awards.
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