A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR ATTAINING GOLDEN LEED CERTIFICATION FOR RESORTS

Authors

Mohamad Soliman, Faculty of Engineering, Beirut Arab UniversityFollow
Hadi Jawad, Faculty of Engineering, Beirut Arab UniversityFollow
Mariam Younes, Faculty of Engineering, Beirut Arab UniversityFollow
Oussama El Hamaoui, Faculty of Engineering, Beirut Arab UniversityFollow
Saadeddine Ramadan, Faculty of Engineering, Beirut Arab UniversityFollow

Keywords

Sustainability, Green Resorts, Strategic pathway, LEED certification.

Disciplines

Architecture | Engineering | Hydraulic Engineering | Other Civil and Environmental Engineering

Abstract

The contemporary landscape of engineering is witnessing a pivotal shift towards sustainability, encapsulated in the catchphrase "GO GREEN". This global trend underscores a strategic emphasis on sustainable design, where engineering projects prioritize a delicate balance among environmental, societal, and economic considerations.” However, a persistent challenge in construction projects lies in their tendency to neglect environmental impact, contributing to increased contamination levels. This paper aims to introduce the "Lodge in the Green" project, meticulously aligned with LEED Certification principles. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, stands as the foremost green building rating system, highlighting its relevance in contemporary sustainable engineering practices.” Employing a qualitative approach, this paper systematically explores various facades of the "Lodge in the Green" project, commencing with a thorough illustration of the strategic pathway to attain the looked-for LEED certification. Subsequently, performing a detailed examination of the fixtures strategically selected in the project to fulfill LEED criteria. Additionally, the analysis delves into the project's quantifiable achievements in energy efficiency, water conservation, and overall environmental stewardship. As for the impact of applying LEED criteria, it led to a 30% increase in water efficiency. In turn, this got translated into a decreased pumping demand for the water network resulting in 35% less greenhouse gas emissions. The former offered 18% savings over a 30-year period after assessing the short-term financial costs and the long-term savings. Last but foremost, by implementing the outlined strategy, “Lodge in the Green” innovatively attains 78 LEED points through its infrastructure design, which aligns with a Gold-LEED certification.

Author ORCID Identifier

-Mohamad Soliman www.orcid.org/0000-0002-7326-3157

-Hadi Jawad www.orcid.org/0009-0002-1944-6726

-Mariam Younes www.orcid.org/0009-0000-7510-091X

-Oussama El Hamaoui www.orcid.org/0009-0002-1081-1811

-Saadeddine Ramadan www.orcid.org/0009-0002-2250-5598

Recommended Citation

Soliman, Mohamad; Jawad, Hadi; Younes, Mariam; El Hamaoui, Oussama; and Ramadan, Saadeddine (2024) "A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR ATTAINING GOLDEN LEED CERTIFICATION FOR RESORTS," BAU Journal - Science and Technology: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54729/2959-331X.1126

ISSN

2959-331X