The Pullman Hotel in Addis Ababa is a high-end hospitality development located in the Kazanchis district of Ethiopia’s capital. Developed by Enyi Hotel plc, the property represents one of the first major international hotel brands in the city to pursue formal sustainability certification. UGC was engaged to guide the project team in aligning the hotel with EDGE certification standards. Through early performance modelling and targeted sustainability advisory, UGC supported the optimisation of energy systems, water fixtures, and material selection. In 2021, the project successfully achieved EDGE Preliminary Certification, making it one of the first hospitality projects in Ethiopia to reach this milestone.
Project Sustainability Features
- 26% energy savings, achieved through reduced window-to-wall ratio, high-performance glazing, air-cooled screw chiller systems, and efficient lighting with occupancy sensors
- 27% water savings, with low-flow showerheads and faucets, dual-flush toilets, urinals, and kitchen water-efficient taps
- 45% reduction in embodied energy in materials, using in-situ concrete slabs and medium-weight hollow concrete blocks
- Lighting controls for common areas and energy-saving fixtures across all zones
- First major hotel project in Ethiopia to achieve EDGE Preliminary Certification
UGC Services Provided:
- Energy and water modelling
- Material strategy development
- Certification documentation
Project Info
Location
- Kazanchis, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Square Meters
- 18,990
Completion Date
- Certification Date: EDGE Preliminary Certification issued 29 July 2021
Certification
- EDGE Preliminary
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