Riverside Grove Apartments, operating as the Executive Residency by Best Western, is a serviced apartment complex located in Nairobi. The development represents a pioneering achievement in sustainable hospitality, becoming the first EDGE-certified hospitality project in Kenya and the wider region. Amrish Shah, Principal at UGC, served as the independent auditor for the project under the strict requirements of Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), verifying the performance metrics and compliance with the EDGE standard. The project integrates passive and active sustainability strategies to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high-quality guest services
Project Sustainability Features
- 35% energy savings, achieved through natural ventilation in guest rooms and corridors, solar water heaters, PV systems, and energy-saving lighting
- 32% water savings, using low-flow fixtures, dual-flush toilets, aerators, kitchen tap efficiencies, and rainwater harvesting
- 33% reduction in embodied energy in materials, through concrete filler slabs and machine-cut stone block wall construction
- Operational CO₂ savings of 66.55 tCO₂/year
- A regional milestone in sustainable hospitality, certified under EDGE Version 2.1.5
UGC Services Provided:
- Third-party audit
- Certification verification under GBCI guidelines
Project Info
Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
Square Meters
- 38,089
Completion Date
- 28 November 2019
Certification
- EDGE Final
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