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Dar Cairo HQ
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MORE THAN MERE STYLE
Some of the features at the heart of Dar
AlHandasah Cairo's new headquarters are:
LEED-NC Gold
The overall project is up to a high
environmental standard.
Zero-carbon executive floor
Planned to zerocarbon standards, the
uppermost floor gets its power from a
1,000mē rooftop photovoltaic array. Combined
sustainable elements result in 26% energy
reduction.
Wonder wall
A sixstory water wall removes condensation
from the air and cools the space through
evapotranspiration.
Triangular shape
The unique triangular shape of the building
beats the heat in Cairo and minimizes exposure.
Lotus gardens
Three gardens designed around the theme
of ancient Egyptian mythology surround the
building. In the first, a large fountain pulses into
the atrium, surrounding its edges and filling a
pond at the base of the monumental stairs.
Atrium view from the connecting bridge
VIP waiting area
Typical open working spaces and meeting areas