S0003
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Pharos Architects
Green Building Consulting-Urban Green Consultants
Description
Green Building Consulting (LEED, EDGE, Green Star, WELL)
Urban Green Consultants (UGC) is the leading Kenyan-owned green building advisory firm in East Africa, driving the transformation of the built environment by proving the business case for sustainability.
As a pioneer in Africa’s green building movement, UGC has been engaged in over 100 green building projects across 14 African countries, helping clients from small-scale developers to global multinationals like Google, Microsoft, and Maersk achieve high-performance, sustainable buildings.
Core Environmental Impact Areas
Resource Conservation: Green buildings advised by UGC target 30–50% savings in energy and water consumption compared to conventional structures.
Carbon Reduction: Their strategies reduce building-related carbon emissions by 30–40% and solid waste by 70–90%.
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA): UGC evaluates embodied carbon and total material impacts across a building’s entire lifespan to guide low-impact material selection.
Climate-Responsive Design: They advocate for minimizing heavy glass facades and optimizing thermal performance to lower cooling demands in regional climates like Nairobi.
Industry Recognition & Status
IFC EDGE Premier Provider: Holds official IFC EDGE Premier Provider status, placing it among a select group of global firms.
EDGE Expert of the Year: Founder and Principal Amrish Shah was recognized by the IFC as the EDGE Expert of the Year for East Africa in 2024.
Market Leadership: Founder Amrish Shah served two terms as an early board member of the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS), helping shape local green building policies.
Core Services
- Green Building Certifications: Advising on major frameworks like LEED, EDGE, Green Star, WELL, and TRUE Waste.
- Building Performance: Conducting building and energy simulation modeling.
- Climate Resilience: Developing carbon auditing and net-zero strategies.
- Environmental Approvals: Managing environmental impact assessments (EIA) and development approvals.
Key Achievements
- Delivered over 100 sustainable projects spanning 14 to 16 African countries.
- Played a pivotal role in achieving Kenya’s first-ever LEED-certified building.
- Worked with global major clients and multinationals including Google, Microsoft (such as Microsoft’s LEED Platinum Nairobi office), and Maersk.
Location
Address
City Park Drive, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya
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