The World Bank Headquarters in Nairobi, located at Delta Centre in Upper Hill, is one of UGC’s early flagship projects in sustainable building performance. While the interiors had previously achieved LEED certification, UGC was engaged to assess and enhance the sustainability of the entire building using the IFC EDGE standard.
Our scope included conducting a comprehensive sustainability audit and performance modelling across energy and water systems. Working closely with the facilities management team, UGC identified practical improvements such as, efficient lighting and low-flow sanitary fixtures that would elevate the building’s performance to meet EDGE requirements.
The project achieved EDGE certification in March 2020, demonstrating measurable gains in operational efficiency and reinforcing the role of existing buildings in the region’s green building transition.
Project Sustainability Features
- EDGE Certified
- 25% reduction in operational energy use
- 24% reduction in water consumption
- Optimised glazing ratios for improved thermal performance
- Installation of energy-efficient LED lighting
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures to reduce water use
- Performance upgrades implemented with minimal intervention
UGC Services Provided:
- Whole-building sustainability audit
- Energy and water performance modelling
- Advisory on envelope and systems optimisation
- EDGE certification management and submission
Project Info
Location
- Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya
Square Meters
- 8,200
Completion Date
- March 2020
Certification
- EDGE Certified
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