The MENA Green Building Awards recognizes projects, organisations and products achieving excellence through 16 distinct categories that represent the diversity of sustainability activity in the MENA region. Open to projects and organisations operating in the Middle East and North Africa, the below sets out the eligibility criteria for each category and details of how to apply for each one.
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The Net Zero Building Project of the Year category rewards a designed, under construction or completed building whose design, construction and completion has targeted/achieved a nearly zero, net zero or net positive energy status.
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Includes all respective building typologies that have achieved or targeted a nearly zero, net zero, or net positive energy status in the MENA region as per the time frame (2021 or thereafter) and before the official Awards deadline. Submissions from any key stakeholder involved in the project (designer, architect, contractor, owner) and joint-submissions are allowed. See below for definitions:
The Green Building Project of the Year category rewards a completed building (Hotel, Commercial, Residential, School, Healthcare Building, Public Building, etc) in the MENA region whose construction and completion has respected the highest sustainability standards and included innovation in design and processes.
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Includes all respective buildings that have been completed in 2021 or thereafter and operational for at least 12 months in the MENA region and before the official Awards deadline, showing excellence in terms of design, construction site management, waste and green standards. Designs and “in progress” projects will not be accepted. Submissions from any key stakeholder involved in the project (designer, architect, contractor, owner) and joint-submissions are allowed.
The Sustainable Design Project of the Year category rewards the green design of a building or urban community development in planning or under construction in the MENA region.
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Design of a building or an urban/community development finalized in 2021 or thereafter in the MENA region whose plans/master plans, characteristics and drawings respect the highest sustainability standards and include innovation and creativity with respect to its occupants and the surrounding environment. The design shows excellence in terms of design, site management, regulations/codes and green standards. It considers all regulations and sustainability criteria relevant to the location and planned usage of the final building or development.
The Healthy Spaces Project of the Year category rewards the best healthy space project in the MENA region.
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A completed building or fit-out in the MENA region finalized in 2021 or thereafter, and operational for at least 12 months, whose design, construction and completion prioritizes occupant health and well-being and has respected the highest well-being standards and includes innovation and creativity with respect to its occupants and the surrounding environment. Designs and “in progress” projects will not be accepted. Submissions from any key stakeholder involved in the project (designer, architect, contractor, owner) and joint-submissions are allowed.
The Retrofit Project of the Year category rewards the successful implementation and achievements of a retrofit project on a building.
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A Retrofit project finalized in 2021 or thereafter of an existing building in the MENA region, (irrespective of its operational purpose, date of opening and location) that contributed to significant energy/water savings, improved IAQ and contributed to making the building greener. The winning submission will not only be selected based on the level of energy/water savings; the project will be assessed in its entirety.
The Green FM Organization of the Year rewards a Facility Management (FM) organization for its commitments towards sustainability.
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A FM organization located in the MENA region for residential, commercial and/or industrial properties, showing excellence in delivering key FM services to its building portfolio and gives sustainability and environmental stewardship a great place in its activities.
The Green Contractor of the Year category rewards the achievements, professionalism and passion of a contracting organization towards improving the sustainability of the built environment.
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A MENA based contractor company which has been in operation for at least a year, has already completed projects, and holds a valid trade license in the country it operates, demonstrating the highest green standards on project sites and within the company, in compliance with the national and international regulations and codes.
The Green Developer of the Year category rewards the achievements, professionalism and passion of a developer towards improving the sustainability of the built environment.
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A MENA based developer, whether public, semi-private or private, which has been in operation for at least a year, has already completed projects and holds a valid trade license in the country it operates, demonstrating the highest green standards on project sites and within the company, in compliance with the national and international regulations and codes.
The Green Consultant of the Year category rewards the achievements, professionalism and passion of a consultancy towards improving the sustainability of the built environment.
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A MENA-based consultancy company which has been in operation for at least a year, has already completed projects and holds a valid trade license in the country it operates, demonstrating leadership, exemplarity and passion in sharing green building best practices and providing the market with innovative ideas and relevant technical skills and qualifications and credentials.
The Green Building Product of the Year – Indoor Air Quality category rewards the successful introduction of a product/component which addresses indoor air quality. This Award takes into account the products’ function, its form or the location of its production.
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A product/component which addresses indoor air quality, including but not limited to paints, sealants, controls…introduced to the MENA region or a specific location in the region, in 2021 or thereafter, and not previously available in the MENA region, leads to significantly improved sustainability performance over business as usual.
The Green Building Product of the Year – Energy Management category rewards the successful introduction of a construction material or product/component which addresses energy management. This Award takes into account the products’ function, its form or the location of its production.
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A product/component which addresses energy management, including but not limited to HVAC and ventilation equipment, insulation materials, controls, lighting solutions, renewable energy production/management…introduced to the MENA region or a specific location in the region, in 2021 or thereafter, and not previously available in the MENA region, leads to significantly improved sustainability performance over business as usual.
The Green Building Product of the Year – Water Management category rewards the successful introduction of a product/component which addresses water management. This Award takes into account the products’ function, its form or the location of its production.
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A product/component which addresses water management, including but not limited to fixtures, systems, treatment solutions introduced to the MENA region or a specific location in the region, in 2021 or thereafter, and not previously available in the MENA region, leads to significantly improved sustainability performance over business as usual.
The Green Building Material of the Year – Construction Material category rewards the successful introduction of a construction material. This Award takes into account the products’ function, its form or the location of its production.
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A construction material introduced to the MENA region or a specific location in the region, in 2021 or thereafter, and not previously available in the MENA region, leads to significantly improved sustainability performance over business as usual.
The Green Building Research Award category rewards a research that establishes dependable data, in an area not previously available, related to green building performance.
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Research should deal with the performance of materials, components, equipment or completed buildings and should be applicable to the MENA region. It should provide replicable verified data which can be used by the industry in the further development of green buildings. Academic-style research is expected, i.e. research projects to test specific products/systems might not be eligible. Organizations which conduct testing and research on products might not be eligible; it remains at the discretion of the Office or the Awards Committee to assess whether such an organization’s application fulfills the requirements and can be presented to the Judging Panel.
Best Green Operations & Maintenance Plan (existing building) category rewards the successful implementation of a green Operations and Maintenance plan conducted by an organization which has led to reducing waste generation, improving efficiency and increasing well-being.
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The most successful green Operations and Maintenance plan implemented in an operating building in the MENA region to maintain best environmental performance. It has been implemented by either a public, semi-private or private organization within the building it operates and supported by proper long-term policies, strategies, trainings and verification.
The Sustainability Training Initiative of the Year category rewards the best sustainability training initiative in the MENA region.
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An organization (public, private and Academia sectors) which implemented training initiatives, internally (staff, management) or to the attention of the public (community development) or other professionals in the MENA region. The initiative took place in 2021 or thereafter and addressed topics relevant to the construction industry and/or green buildings-related topics. It remains at the discretion of the Office or the Awards Committee to assess whether a submitted training fulfills the eligibility requirements and can be presented to the Judging Panel.
