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List of Green Features for Olive Tree Hotel

1. Minimum energy consumption to lower the building’s cooling demand through:
• Roof insulation to reduce heat
• High performance low emission glazing
• Minimal window openings
2. Improved indoor air quality via:
• Low VOC interior finishes (paint, sealant & adhesive)
• Natural air ventilation
• Prohibition of smoking
3. Lighting control designed with timers and motion sensors to optimize energy savings.

4. High efficient light fittings with LEDs to reduce the lighting energy load.
5. Photovoltaic (Solar) energy panels to generate renewable energy.
6. Harvests & provides a good level of natural day light for building occupants.

7. Reduces eyestrains for the building occupants by allowing long distance views and provid-
ing visual connections to the breath taking outdoor sceneries.
8. Reduced water consumption:
• Rainwater harvesting & the usage of irrigation
• Water tap sensors and low flow plumbing fixtures

9. Usage of thermal comfort system controlled by the individual occupants and workers to
promote the productivity, comfort and well-being.

10. Recycled materials used in various parts of the building interior decoration to reduce the
exploitation of raw resources.
• Recycled metal used in the wall art piece at the Lift Lobby on Level 1.
• Recycled wood from building construction stage is used for the ceiling of the lift lobby
and cafe on Level 1 as well as the coffee house on Level 2.

11. Harnessing of wind energy to generate movement of the building’s kinetic façade.
12. The usage of synthetic refrigerants (for HVAC) and clean agents (for fire-fighting use) with
zero ODP for the recognition and the promotion of low Global Warming Substances.

13. Employee engagement recycling programs.
14. Food waste reduction and composting initiatives.

15. Herbs and spice garden.