Annual carbon emissions at Taipei have been cut by 2, million metric tons per year, the equivalent of taking cars off the road. In sum, Taipei is an environmental and financial win-win. Taipei is significant for the growth of the building energy-efficiency industry in Taipei, throughout Asia and worldwide. Peter Halliday, Vice President of Siemens Taiwan, notes that other building owners in Taipei, inspired by Taipei , have already approached Siemens to undertake similar retrofits at their properties.
Siemens believes that others in Asia will take note, too, and that the environmental and bottom-line success of Taipei will spur additional energy-efficiency retrofits in China, Korea and other locations in Asia.
The successful LEED Platinum certification of Taipei further sets the stage for additional expansion of Taiwan's energy efficiency and green building industries. As of , Taiwan's government has allocated billions to energy-efficiency and green building investment over the next six years. These monies are expected to support the development of up to 50 energy-efficient pilot districts and, eventually, the creation of low-carbon cities, islands and regions for Taiwan. Taiwan is betting that these industries will attract foreign investment and new jobs on Taiwan, and counts on Taipei to attract attention to the island's green sector.
As part of its building management initiatives, it adopted part of the Zhong Qiang Park to restore and protect habitats that allow native flora and fauna to flourish. Last certified on: July 07, Certification level: Platinum. Share on. Thus, TAIPEI s energy consumption is 30 lower in comparison to that of an average building, leading to annual energy cost savings of approximately US, With a height of meters and floors plus an additional five floors below ground, TAIPEI is Taiwans tallest building and the most prominent landmark of the capital city of Taipei.
This recognition can only be attained by buildings which fully meet the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability requirements defined by the standard. Raising the green bar even higher. During the certification process, Siemens supplied its expertise in building operations and, in partnership with EcoTech International and Steven Leach Associates, provided the operators of TAIPEI with consulting services in all aspects of the Green Building certification.
As LEED consultant and initial supplier of building control management systems, security solutions and lighting for the Taiwanese high-rise, Siemens played a critical role in raising TAIPEI s building automation, which already was very energy efficient, to the Platinum level.
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