The Sustainable Energy and Environment Division (Seed) of Tecom announced that Phase-III of Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) has moved closer to obtaining Leed Certification after completing necessary documentation.

DIAC’s Phase-III is a cluster of five buildings that has adopted several green building features, which are expected to be resource efficient and environment-friendly. The buildings have adopted several energy conservation measures in design including heat recovery wheels, enhanced levels of insulation, optimisation of fresh air through variable speed drives on air handling units, recessed windows, and significantly low lighting power densities, said a statement.

DIAC Phase-III will also save water achieved by the installation of ultra-low flow water restrictors in wash basins and dual flush tanks in wash rooms, as well as additives in the soil for the landscape areas.

“We are proud to become the pioneers in implementing Tecom Investments’ Sustainable Development Policy, reflecting our profound commitment to be a more environment-friendly organization,” said Dr Ayoub Kazim, executive director for DIAC.

“Dubai Knowledge Village and DIAC are committed to reducing carbon emissions, a fact underpinned by the implementation of a series of initiatives such as the water conservation programme, and the phase out of halogen lamps.”

Ali bin Towaih, executive director of Seed, said: “As a knowledge-based corporation with the largest number of existing building projects pursuing Leed certification in the region, Tecom Investments has demonstrated relentless commitment towards leading sustainable development in the region.”

DIAC currently hosts more than 30 international universities of higher learning from diverse regions, including the US, the UK, Belgium, Iran, Russia, Australia, Sri Lanka, France, Pakistan and India, catering to more than 12,000 students.

The DIAC is the world’s only free zone dedicated to international higher education, a statement said. - TradeArabia News Service