The ADIN Offices project, located on the outskirts of Pemba, Mozambique, represents a forward-thinking commitment to sustainable infrastructure by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). Designed by UNOPS' Technical Services Unit (TSU), the development is one of the first in-house projects taken through EDGE certification as part of an effort to align infrastructure delivery with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The facility consists of a ground plus one-storey office building comprising shared and individual workspaces, two meeting rooms, and a conference room. A comprehensive EDGE Design Audit was undertaken to assess the building’s performance across key areas such as energy, water, and materials efficiency. The process involved an objective third-party evaluation of the submitted designs against EDGE criteria, including detailed documentation reviews and iterative feedback loops. The project has successfully achieved Preliminary EDGE Certification.
Project Sustainability Features
- Enhanced thermal performance and energy efficiency through passive design strategies
- Water-saving plumbing fixtures to reduce overall consumption
- Material-efficient design with reduced embodied carbon in structural and envelope elements
- Objective verification of sustainability claims through EDGE audit process
- Certification supports broader UN climate mitigation and infrastructure resilience goals
UGC Services Provided:
- Third-party EDGE audit
- Documentation review, and certification
- Recommendation to GBCI
Project Info
Location
- Pemba, Mozambique
Square Meters
- 1411
Completion Date
- 2024
Certification
- EDGE Preliminary Design
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