The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) has introduced a game-changing space for sustainability enthusiasts with the launch of its Sustainability Lounge. This new co-working hub, designed specifically for members, aims to enhance collaboration and innovation within the field of sustainable building practices. The lounge, which will serve as a central space for networking and exchanging ideas, was inaugurated by Cristina Gamboa, CEO of the World Green Building Council, and Khaled Bushnaq, Chairman of EmiratesGBC.
Located within EmiratesGBC’s office, the Sustainability Lounge is not just a workspace but a platform for professionals to advance solutions in the built environment. The Lounge is designed to inspire collaboration, promote education, and foster innovation among the green building community.
It provides a dedicated space for members to showcase sustainable products and ideas, with features like a Wall of Fame for displaying groundbreaking sustainability projects.
“Emirates Green Building Council’s commitment to driving change to ensure a greener, more resilient built environment for the future of the planet and its people finds a new avenue through the Sustainability Lounge. Thoughtfully designed for optimum performance, the fully sustainable site aims to be a landmark networking space to further the Emirates Green Building Council’s green agenda. We invite all innovative creatives to collaborate to push the boundaries on sustainability for the greater good of our community,” said Khaled Bushnaq, Chairman of EmiratesGBC.
Echoing this sentiment, Cristina Gamboa, CEO of the World Green Building Council, remarked, “As the largest leading global action network catalysing sustainability in the built environment, the World Green Building Council is proud to be at the opening of the Sustainability Lounge within EmiratesGBC. We have for long been championing the cause of sustainable buildings as a climate solution and EmiratesGBC’s latest venture is further proof that a collaborative approach is best to accelerate climate action and boost energy efficiency in the built environment.”
The Sustainability Lounge is built using environmentally responsible materials, reflecting the core values of EmiratesGBC. Its sustainable design includes ultra-low VOC paints, recycled porcelain tiles, furniture made from post-industrial waste, and curtains crafted from industrial hemp—the most sustainable fiber available. Even the lounge’s Green Walls are ingeniously designed to purify the air and recycle water, while formaldehyde-free wood materials contribute to a healthy indoor environment.
EmiratesGBC’s Sustainability Lounge is set to be a hub for innovation, where the next generation of sustainable solutions in the built environment will take root, driving forward the green agenda for a more sustainable future.
