On November 15 in Hanoi, the representative of the US Green Building Council awarded the LEED Platinum v4.1 green building certification to the investor of the GELEX Tower building.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification issued by the US Green Building Council is a fair and transparent rating system for green buildings.
In Vietnam, LEED (short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is considered a symbol of pioneering and sustainability of a group of high-quality and modern office buildings. LEED standards have 4 levels: LEED Certified, LEED Silver, LEED Gold, and the highest is LEED Platinum. Currently, Vietnam has 8 office buildings that have received LEED Platinum certification, Gelex Tower is 1 of 3 office buildings in Hanoi that have received this certification.
GELEX Tower has met the main evaluation criteria including: Location and Transportation; Building a sustainable development environment; Efficient use of water resources; Energy and emission efficiency; Materials and resources; Ensuring air quality and living environment in the building; Innovation in Design.
Specifically, in operation, GELEX Tower controls and optimizes the performance of system equipment to use electricity effectively, and manages water saving effectively. The exterior of the GELEX Tower building is installed with glass with good insulation and optimizes the use of natural light to the offices. This design not only enhances workspace comfort but also significantly reduces energy consumption for cooling and lighting systems by leveraging daylight effectively.
In addition, GELEX Tower is arranged with suitable green space, equipped with a full fresh air supply system for all working spaces, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment.
GELEX Tower is located at 52 Le Dai Hanh, Hai Ba Trung District – one of the 4 central districts of Hanoi. With a prime location in the administrative – cultural – social center, GELEX Tower is built on a total area of 18.300m2, including 22 floors and 3 basements. This prime location has become the top choice for many large domestic and foreign enterprises to set up their headquarters. With the LEED Platinum certification, GELEX Tower has contributed to changing the face of the office rental market in the capital, creating a quality supply for tenants.
A representative of GELEX Group – the investor of GELEX Tower shared: “GELEX Tower focuses on delivering exceptional experiences to our tenant community through thoughtfully designed spaces and a sustainable working environment. We hope to build a business community that integrates and develops sustainably”.
Over the years, GELEX Group has dedicated itself to fulfilling its commitment to sustainable development. Through strategic investments and business operations, the company has made tangible contributions to Vietnam’s roadmap toward achieving Net Zero by 2050.