Forbes International Tower becomes the first tower in the world to officially register for the International Living Future (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification
- Forbes International Tower will serve as both an incentive and inspiration for real estate companies to innovate and transform the way they develop their project infrastructure
- Fully non-reliant on the conventional traditional grid, the tower’s power generation comes from 100% clean resources
- The tower uses liquid hydrogen as a primary source of clean energy in addition to integrated photovoltaic-laced design panels
Magnom Properties, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Rawabi Holding, has announced a groundbreaking achievement for its upcoming Forbes International Tower, as it becomes the first tower in the world to officially register for the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification. The new milestone brings Magnom Properties one step closer to delivering the lifecycle net negative carbon vision of the futuristic Forbes International Tower, planned in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.
Forbes International Tower: The First to Register for ILFI Zero Carbon Certification
US-based ILFI’s Zero Carbon Certification is a third-party verified, industry-recognized standard with some of the most robust sustainability requirements to verify the operational and embodied carbon emissions of a built project. Moreover, it directly addresses the building sector’s role in the global climate crisis. By registering for this prestigious certification, the Forbes International Tower, designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG Architecture) and set to be the world’s first net-zero-carbon tower, clearly demonstrates its credible and comprehensive approach to carbon neutrality, setting new milestones in green design and construction.
Innovative Design and Clean Energy Integration
To meet ILFI’s Zero Carbon requirements, the Forbes International Tower is incorporating advanced building design, construction, and operation technologies. Fully non-reliant on the conventional traditional grid, the tower’s power generation comes from 100% clean resources. Clean hydrogen will provide 75% of the total energy demands of the tower while its photovoltaic-laced design utilises solar energy to deliver around 25% of the required energy to operate the building.
Hydrogen and Solar Power: The Future of Sustainable Energy
Osman Ibrahim, CEO, Rawabi Holding and Vice Chairman, Magnom Properties, said: “We are proud that Forbes International Tower has achieved this prestigious achievement in the real estate sector, which reflects the great work done by our global partners and team. At Rawabi Holding, we draw inspiration from the natural environment that the countries in the region are known for, and this is reflected in our projects and services. Apart from using renewable materials, sustainable energy sources, and making efficient use of space and resources, we will also harness the potential of advanced technologies and innovation to create best-in-class sustainability standards for the Forbes International Tower.”
Advanced Technologies and Green Building Strategies
Maged Marie, CEO, Magnom Properties, added: “The tower is a pioneering experiment in the field of modern architectural engineering as it harnesses the potential of hydrogen to produce energy within the property. This is an unprecedented achievement in this sector, and a first of its kind in the world. The tower will also serve as both an incentive and inspiration for real estate to innovate and transform the way they develop their project infrastructure.”
Magnom Properties’ Commitment to Redefining Real Estate in the MENA Region
He added: “By collaborating with our global partners and targeting the highest global green rating systems of all building certifications, the Forbes International Tower is shaping a new era of sustainability in the region and globally. Aiming for the ILFI Zero Carbon Certification will not only accelerate our decarbonisation efforts and enable smart building outcomes but also set a global precedent for sustainable design at this scale.”
To deliver on its lifecycle net negative carbon vision, the Forbes International Tower has strategically focused on judicious material sourcing and the use of sustainable alternatives in construction. By increasing the percentage of construction materials with low-embodied carbon, the tower not only aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 58%, but also achieves a significant impact, equivalent to 60 million kg of CO2 emissions.
The Forbes International Tower prioritizes recycling as a key element of its sustainable vision. It will recycle and treat 75% of its water usage, reusing grey water for non-potable purposes. To further reduce freshwater demand, the tower will install low flush, low flow, and highly efficient sanitary fixtures and systems. Additionally, it will collect rainwater and use smart monitoring technologies to ensure responsible water usage.