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Pacific Controls showcases its new Green Building HQ at
United Nations Environment Programme exhibition in Dubai
Aspires to achieve Middle East’s first LEED Platinum
rating
Dubai, February 7, 2006: Pacific Controls (the global leader
providing total automation solutions) has showcased its new
Green Building headquarters in the Ninth Special Session of
the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Governing
Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum’s exhibition
inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and
Ruler of Dubai along with Klaus Toepfer, Executive Director
of the UNEP, at the Dubai International Convention Centre.
(Extreme R) Dilip Rahulan, Chairman and CEO of Pacific
Controls seen along with (Extreme L) Nigel MacKenzie, Chief
Technical Officer and (2nd from R) Beena Abraham, Chief
Operating Officer of Pacific Controls.
Pacific Controls is aspiring to achieve the LEED Platinum
rating for its 5-storey headquarters located at the Dubai
Techno Park, which meets all the criteria set by the LEED
Certification Program after having undergone rigorous
processes of design and implementation strategies. Pacific
Controls has appointed Confederation of Indian Industry (CII),
Government of India as its consultants for the certification
program. Spanning an area of 200,000 sq. ft., the building
to be operational by mid 2006 will showcase the 100 KW use
of solar energy for lighting and solar-thermal for 100 Tons
of air-conditioning.
Dilip Rahulan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Pacific Controls, said, "Our investment in the green
building is our commitment to sustainable development
projects to showcase the use of alternative energies in
commercial buildings." "We fully support the vision of the
Government of Dubai regarding sustainable development and
the use of alternative energy, and our iconic project will
put Dubai on the international map of Green Buildings," he
added.
An artist’s impression of Pacific Controls’ new HQ at Dubai
Techno Park
The environment-friendly design and engineering of Pacific
Controls’ green building emphasizes on the key features of
sustainable site development, water and energy efficiency,
recycled or recyclable materials selection and indoor air
quality leading to improved health, comfort and
productivity. The green building houses a Research and
Development (R&D) center serving as the "Center of
Excellence" for automation business in the Middle East,
which will also develop eco-friendly automation solutions
and products for the global markets. The building will also
have 24x7x365 days Command Control Center (CCC) providing
services on monitoring and control of assets for Government
and Private sectors.
Commenting on the forum, Rahulan stated, "The UNEP forum is
being held for the first time in the Arab world with more
than 130 environment ministers representing 160 countries
globally, and we are happy to participate in this exhibition
which is instrumental in raising the awareness on
environmental protection."
Pacific Controls brings in knowledge and enthusiasm for
environmental commitment into all the projects that it
implements focusing on energy savings. Pacific Controls is
actively involved in a number of environmental groups,
associations and government-sponsored programs including the
Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) - a voluntary,
non-government organization (NGO) devoted to protecting the
environment in the UAE.
As part of its "Green" initiatives, Pacific Controls is
running an advertising campaign in the city with the theme,
"Our Commitment to Dubai: "Intelligent Green Buildings", the
first in a series of its kind to be launched by Pacific
Controls across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This
campaign marks Pacific Controls’ participation in line with
the Dubai Government’s drive in making the Emirate a cleaner
and green city in the UAE, and the need to go for solar to
meet the growing energy demands.
"With the construction boom, it is essential to encourage
the people of Dubai, both corporates and the public, to
participate in the environmental initiatives taken by the
Government, and the need to join hands through a
private-public partnership for a green Dubai," pointed out
Rahulan. Spearheading the green concept in the UAE, Pacific
Controls’ iconic headquarters is at the forefront of the
UAE’s Green Building movement, serving as a showcase for
future green buildings in the region.
The event witnessed the award ceremony of Kofi Annan, United
Nations Secretary-General who was honoured with the top
price of Global Leadership, the Zayed International Prize
for Environment, for his commitment to sustainable
development.
"The launch of the building will set a new trend in the
vibrant Construction industry in the Middle East to adopt
the concept of Green Buildings," concluded Rahulan.
For further information please contact:
Beena Abraham
Corporate Communications
Pacific Control Systems LLC
Tel: +971 4 886 9000
Fax: +971 4 886 9001
Email:
beena@pacificcontrols.net
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